Lieutenant Robert Hay (1813-1846), 50th Regiment [Bengal] Native Infantry, 1838 (c).

Oil on canvas, artist unknown, 1838 (c).

Three-quarter-length, wearing red jacket with white facings and gold lace.

Lieutenant Hay was killed in action at the Battle of Sobraon in 1846, during the 1st Sikh War (1845-1846).

Promoted to Lt in 29 Oct 1838, while home on sick leave (since 1834); returned to India 14 Jan 1839, so if the portrait was painted in Britain it is most likely to have been executed 1838 (c).