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File:Portrait of Major-General John Small (1726-1796) (by William Wood).jpg

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English: William Wood

Portrait of Major-General John Small (1726-1796)

1796

Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, black lacquer frame;signed and inscribed verso: 5448. / By / Will: Wood. / General Small.

95 by 76 mm.

John Small, born in Perthshire, enjoyed a distinguished career with the 84th Foot Highland Regiment, serving in Canada, the West Indies, and America. In 1793, he was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey.

In his sitter’s book, 'Memorandum', (National Art Library, London - MSL/1944/433-435) the artist records painting Small three times; this work, no. 5448, painted in 1796, was the last.
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Source https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/pohl-stroher-collection-l18322/lot.76.html
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William Wood  (1768–1810)  wikidata:Q20116880
 
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William II Wood; Wood
Description British painter and miniaturist
Date of birth/death circa  Edit this at Wikidata 1810 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Ipswich London
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