A military history of the 17th century and the 18th century
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Interesting image of a boy grenadier
Anybody know anything about this picture? Eric Roberts found this
MutualArt describes it as 'Follower of Edward Haytley (active c. 1740-1764): Portrait of a young boy in military dress with battle beyond. 18th century.'
May be, the boy would be one of the children of Fedrerik Wilhelm I of Prussia, perhaps Frederick II. As second possibility, although more difficult, it could be than the boy would be the same FW in his chilhood. Anyway, the looks wearing a dress inspired in the Rotten Battaillon uniforms. Also the paint could show a like British military dress. In fact. it is sure that is an noble (from royal family?) boy in adrill exercise parctising the "fix bayonets!" movement
May be, the boy would be one of the children of Fedrerik Wilhelm I of Prussia, perhaps Frederick II.
ReplyDeleteAs second possibility, although more difficult, it could be than the boy would be the same FW in his chilhood.
Anyway, the looks wearing a dress inspired in the Rotten Battaillon uniforms.
Also the paint could show a like British military dress.
In fact. it is sure that is an noble (from royal family?) boy in adrill exercise parctising the "fix bayonets!" movement