After Sir Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769-1830), Portrait of "An Officer of the 11th Light Dragoons," oil on canvas. Possibly early 20th century or earlier. Unsigned. Plaque recto: 'After Sir Thomas Lawrence, An Officer of the 11th Light Dragoon (1812-1816).' Worn labels verso. [Approximate dimensions - canvas: 30" H x 25" W]. Faithful copy of Lawrence's 1812 original (sold at Sotheby's on April 5, 1990). Lawrence succeeded Sir Joshua Reynolds as Britain's greatest portrait painter, notably being commissioned by the Prince Regent (future King George IV) to paint portraits of all the foreign leaders involved in the downfall of Napoleon. Lawrence was appointed President of the Royal Academy in 1820.

Canvas stretched on new stretcher bars. Surface dust and minor dirt. Gloss varnished. Abrasion at low center. Frame abrasions. At verso, gesso on canvas, dirt pockets, and adhesive residue. Gilt frame has wear, framed: 36 3/4" H x 31 7/8" W.