Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), Carl Rudolph Sohn, 1882, Carl Rudolph Sohn

Prince arthur, duke of connaught (1850-1942) creator: carl rudolph sohn (1845-1908) (artist) creation date: signed and dated 1882 materials and techniques: oil on canvas dimensions: 135. 7 x 85. 8 cm provenance: commissioned by queen victoria description: carl rudolph was the son of carl ferdinand sohn (1805-1867); the father was known to queen victoria through his portrait of the queen of hanover (rcin 405078); the son was employed by members of the royal family 1882-6. Arthur, duke of connaught (1850-1942) was queen victoria’s youngest son. He had commanded the guards brigade at the battle of tel-el-kebir in egypt and shown great courage under heavy fire. This portrait was made when he returned to windsor in triumph in november 1882. Signed and dated: c sohn. Jun. 1882. Inscribed on the back with the names of the artist and sitter and the date, 1882, and as in the fighting dress he had worn in the egyptian campaign. Object Type: painting. Date: 1882.