The Honourable Percy Egerton Herbert CB, MP, later Lieutenant-General, KCB, PC (1822-1876)
Sir Francis Grant PRA (Kilgraston 1803 - Melton Mowbray 1878)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1857
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1403 x 1105 mm (55 1/4 x 43 1/4 in)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180924
Caption
Percy Herbert was the second son of Edward, 2nd Earl of Powis. He was a soldier of great distinction and served with the 43rd Light Infantry in the Xhosa Wars between 1851 and 1853. As an Assistant Quartermaster General he landed in the Crimea in 1854 and was subsequently promoted to Quartermaster General. In 1859 he served as Colonel of the 82nd Foot in India. He was later made Deputy Quartermaster General of the Horse Guards in 1860, and in 1867 was appointed Treasurer of the Household. He became Major General in 1868, KCB in 1869, and Lieutentant General in 1875. The artist, Francis Grant, was the most sought after society portrait painter of his day and the only Scottish president of the Royal Academy in London. His depiction of Percy Egerton is typical in its combination of formality and humility.
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Colonel, The Honourable Percy Egerton Herbert CB, MP, later Lieutenant-General, KCB, PC (1822-1876), by Sir Francis Grant, PRA (Kilgraston 1803 - Melton Mowbray 1878), 1857. A three-quarter-length portrait of in uniform, wearing medals. Second son of Edward, 2nd Earl of Powis (third creation) and father of George, 4th Earl of Powis. The background of a tented encampment reflects his distinguished military career. The sword he is holding in his left hand is displayed in the case below (1180522.1-3). The medals are also on display (118512,1180513, 1180515.1180516, 1180517)
Provenance
Presented to Lucy, Countess of Powis, by tenants of Walcot and Bishop's Castle for services in the Crimea, 1857. Recorded at Walcot Hall in Montgomery Collections Vol VI P.148 in 1873. Brought to Powis Castle from Walcot Hall in 1930. Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Credit line
Powis Castle, The Powis Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
Sir Francis Grant PRA (Kilgraston 1803 - Melton Mowbray 1878), artist
References
Steegman 1957 John Steegman, A Survey of Portraits in Welsh Houses, Vol.I: North Wales, Cardiff, 1957, no. 29 Chu 2018 John Chu, House of Portraits: Powis Castle, Swindon, 2018, pp.22-3