Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly?
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Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly?
Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly lend me a cou/ ple of shillings I think I could enlist those two likely looking young/ lads for the drums.Scenes of life in an Infantry Regiment, 1850 (c).One of nine watercolours, artist unknown, probably intended as illustrations for a book, 1850 (c). Date: circa 1850
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1850 Drums Enlist Honor Infantry Kindly Lads Lend Pardon Regiment Shillings
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Beg Pardon, yer Honor: Request for Funds to Enlist Drummers in an Infantry Regiment, circa 1850 This evocative watercolor painting captures a moment in the life of an infantry regiment during the mid-19th century. The scene unfolds before the honorable assembly of officers, as a humble soldier, with hat in hand, approaches the figure of authority, imploring him for financial assistance. "Beg pardon, yer honor," he says, "but if yer honor would kindly lend me a cou/ple of shillings, I think I could enlist those two likely-looking young lads for the drums." The soldiers in the background, engaged in various activities, create a sense of camaraderie and discipline. The regiment's uniforms, meticulously rendered in watercolor, display the pride and orderliness that characterized military life during this era. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to the image, while the muted colors evoke a sense of nostalgia and history. This painting is one of nine watercolors, believed to have been intended as illustrations for a book. The exact publication is unknown, but the artwork provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of an infantry regiment during the mid-19th century. The soldier's earnest request for funds to enlist drummers underscores the importance of music in military life, as well as the financial realities of maintaining a regiment. The painting's title, "Beg Pardon yer honor," speaks to the humility and respect that soldiers showed towards their commanders, even in the most practical matters. This poignant scene offers a unique perspective on the complexities of military life during the Victorian era, making it an invaluable historical document and an intriguing work of art.
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