Artist/Maker
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
(American, 1873 – 1923)
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Officer, 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, British Army; verso: three fragmentary studies of uniforms
1912
Watercolor, gouache, black ink, and graphite on board
Overall: 7 3/4 × 9 5/8 in. (19.7 × 24.4 cm)
Mat: 14 1/4 × 19 1/4 in. (36.2 × 48.9 cm)
Mat: 14 1/4 × 19 1/4 in. (36.2 × 48.9 cm)
Gift of the Estate of Charles MacKubin Lefferts
1923.149
This unpublished painting depicts an officer in full dress of the Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch), with small illustraions and details of uniform dress.
DescriptionMilitaryMarkingssignature and date: lower left: "C. M. Lefferts, 1923"
InscribedSigned and inscribed at lower left in black ink: "Chas. M. Lefferts / 1912"; inscribed at lower left of center: " 'Full dress' / Officer 42d / Royal Highland / Regt. 1777"; with 7 detail sketches and extensive color and style annotations
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1921.112
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Irish Cavalrymen, 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons, British Army
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1920.149
Uniforms of the American Revolution: Officer, 52nd Regiment of Foot, Grenadier Company, British Army
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1921.109
Charles MacKubin Lefferts
ca. 1910
1921.116