Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A.
Portrait of John Manners (1721-70), Marquess of Granby, in military uniform, 1770
Oil on canvas
30 x 25 inches (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
Philip Mould & Co.
To view all current artworks for sale visit philipmould.com The great cavalry commander the Marquis of Granby enjoyed a considerable military reputation in his time - as a bold...
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The great cavalry commander the Marquis of Granby enjoyed a considerable military reputation in his time - as a bold commander and a good officer in the care he took of his men. Two traces of this survive to the present day. To go at things ''bald-headed'' refers to his wig flying off as he led a cavalry charge, whilst the numerous pubs named after him in England testify to the help he gave old soldiers in setting up as publicans on retirement.
The great cavalry commander the Marquis of Granby enjoyed a considerable military reputation in his time - as a bold commander and a good officer in the care he took of his men. Two traces of this survive to the present day. To go at things ''bald-headed'' refers to his wig flying off as he led a cavalry charge, whilst the numerous pubs named after him in England testify to the help he gave old soldiers in setting up as publicans on retirement.