Charles Langton Massingberd (1815-1887)
Austrian School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
circa 1845
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Measurements
70 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 636751
Summary
Portrait miniature, watercolour on ivory, Charles Langton Massingberd (1815-1887) by Austrian School. c.1845. An early 19th century school miniature portrait on ivory of Charles Langton Massingberd, half length in Hussar's uniform, facing. Rectangular ebonised frame. Note by GH dated 1926 on reverse recording C L-M's service in the 5th Regiment of Hussars of the Austrian Army in which uniform he is painted. See GUN/D/8 for biography.
Provenance
1944, gifted to the National Trust by Field Marshal Sir Archibald and Lady Montgomery Massingberd.
Makers and roles
Austrian School, artist