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The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827. (w / c)
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The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827. (w / c)
5926914 The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827. (w/c) by St Clair, Thomas Staunton (1785-1847); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827.
Watercolour by Major General Staunton St Clair (1785-1847).
View of the Half Way Battery with a soldier of the 42nd Regiment in the foreground and the Governors Cottage and Wind Mill Hill in the background.
St Clair enjoyed a successful military career and was awarded the Army Gold Medal towards the end of the Peninsular War for his part in the Battle of Nive in 1813. He was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel in 1817 at the age of 32.
Thomas St Clair was third in command of the garrison of Gibraltar in 1827 and a prolific amateur artist. Due to a fear of spies and invasion, it was illegal to draw the peninsulas coasts or defences unless authorised by the military authorities. But as an officer St Clair was exempt from this exclusion. St Clair achieved the rank of Major General in 1846, the year before he died.); © National Army Museum
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The Governors Cottage on the Rock of Gibraltar, March 1827
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is a captivating watercolor by Major General Staunton St Clair. This exquisite artwork showcases the Half Way Battery with a soldier from the renowned 42nd Regiment in the foreground, while Wind Mill Hill and the Governors Cottage grace the background. St Clair's military expertise and artistic talent are evident in this piece. His successful career led to him being awarded the Army Gold Medal for his role in the Battle of Nive during the Peninsular War. Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel at just 32 years old, St Clair was highly regarded within his ranks. As third-in-command of Gibraltar's garrison in 1827, St Clair had special privileges that allowed him to capture this stunning view despite strict regulations against drawing coastal areas or defense structures without authorization due to fears of espionage and invasion. The level of detail and precision displayed in this watercolor exemplifies St Clair's skill as an amateur artist. The composition beautifully captures both architectural elements and natural surroundings, showcasing his ability to blend artistic expression with military observation. Promoted to Major General shortly before his passing in 1847, Thomas Staunton St Clair left behind not only a remarkable military legacy but also an impressive body of artwork that continues to captivate viewers today.
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