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Lt and Adj William Munro, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1844 (c)
oil on canvas, oil painting
Accession Number

NAM.2010-09-11-1

Description

Portrait of Lt and Adj William Munro, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, 1844 (c). Oil on canvas by Jivan Ram, 1844 (c). Shows Lt Munro half length and holding an Albert shako. Jivan Ram, known as Raja Jivan Ram (fl 1825-1844), was a Delhi artist and it is likely that this was painted when the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot were stationed at Agra in 1844-1845. Lt Munro entered the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot as an ensign in 1834 when they were stationed in India. He was wounded at the Battle of Maharajpore, Gwalior (1843). He was the Lieutenant Colonel commanding the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot at the Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War (1854-1856) 1854-1855. He was made a Companion of the Bath in 1857.

Events

Maharajpore, 1st Battle of, 1843 (Gwalior 1843), Sevastopol, Siege of, 1854-55 (Crimean War 1854-1856)

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