General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, on his horse Vonolel, 1894
oil on canvas, oil painting
Accession Number
NAM.1983-07-9-1
Description
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, on his horse Vonolel, 1894. Oil on canvas by Charles Furse (1868-1904), 1894. Roberts purchased his Arab charger after the 1877-78 Lushai Expedition. Vonolel travelled to Ireland with Roberts and died, aged 27, in June 1899. Roberts is depicted in service dress.
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