{"product_id":"british-army-military-officer-engraving","title":"British Army Military Officer Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming antique British military uniform print depicting a General Officer of the British Army, accompanied by an original printed description of the ranks and distinctions of general officers. Presented together in a handsome wooden frame with double-window matting, the two pages offer a fascinating glimpse into the uniforms, military hierarchy, and traditions of the British Army during the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration depicts a British General Officer standing in full military dress, wearing a scarlet coat with gold epaulettes, white breeches, tall black boots, and a distinctive black bicorne hat. Delicate hand-applied color brings the uniform to life, while the restrained composition and fine engraved details reflect the style of early nineteenth-century military costume illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying text, headed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Army. A General Officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, outlines the ranks of Field-Marshal, General, Lieutenant-General, Major-General, and Brigadier-General. It also describes the gold embroidery used to distinguish officers' uniforms and provides a contemporary account of the number of general officers serving in the British Army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe illustration bears a London publishing imprint for T. Goddard of Pall Mall and T. Booth of Duke Street. Together, the illustrated plate and descriptive text represent the period's growing interest in documenting military dress, rank, and national institutions through illustrated publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully presented in a traditional wooden frame with cream matting and fine ruled borders, this unusual pairing would be particularly appealing in a library, study, or gentleman's dressing room. Its historical subject matter and understated coloring make it a wonderful companion to antique English engravings, sporting prints, and military memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, Early\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e T. Goddard, Pall Mall, and T. Booth, Duke Street, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two original printed pages displayed together in a wooden frame with double-window matting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14\" L x 12\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with visible foxing, toning, and discoloration to both printed pages, consistent with age. Minor wear to the frame. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 18th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44619241554007,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A4914.jpg?v=1793995296","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/british-army-military-officer-engraving","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}