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The 25th Regiment of Foot in Minorca (Menorca), c. 1771 (oil on canvas)
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The 25th Regiment of Foot in Minorca (Menorca), c. 1771 (oil on canvas)
5929300 The 25th Regiment of Foot in Minorca (Menorca), c.1771 (oil on canvas) by Chiesa, Giuseppe (1720-89); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The 25th Regiment of Foot in Minorca (Menorca), 1771 (c).
One of a set of six unsigned oil paintings on canvas attributed to Giuseppe Chiesa, 1771 (c).
A wooded grove with groups of soldiers of the 25th Regiment of Foot with their mascot, 1771 (c). Originally entitled A Regimental OfficersA the painting depicts not only the dog and officers of the 25th Regiment of Foot, with some of their men resting beyond but also, across the stream, some foreign troops dressed in white. It is thought that these could possibly come from the Russian fleet under Admiral Grigory Spiridonov, which revictualled (took on food and provisions) at the island from late 1769 to July 1770.
The 25th Regiment of Foot was stationed in Menorca from 6 June 1769 until 1775, one of several regiments garrisoned there to maintain British control of this important Mediterranean base, regained from Spain at the end of the Seven Years War (1756-1763).
This series of paintings depicting the 25th Regiment of Foot during its service in Menorca originally belonged to Lord George Lennox, (1737-1805), who was colonel of the regiment 1762-1805.); eNational Army Museum; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22763466
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This print showcases "The 25th Regiment of Foot in Minorca (Menorca), c. 1771" by Giuseppe Chiesa. Painted on canvas, this masterpiece is housed at the National Army Museum in London. The artwork, part of a set of six unsigned oil paintings attributed to Chiesa, depicts a wooded grove where soldiers from the 25th Regiment of Foot are gathered with their mascot. Originally titled "A Regimental Officers" the painting not only features officers and their loyal dog but also includes foreign troops dressed in white across the stream. These troops are believed to be from Admiral Grigory Spiridonov's Russian fleet, which resupplied on the island between late 1769 and July 1770. The 25th Regiment of Foot was stationed in Menorca from June 6,1769 until 1775 as part of British efforts to maintain control over this vital Mediterranean base after it was regained from Spain following the Seven Years War (1756-1763). This series of paintings depicting the regiment during its service belonged to Lord George Lennox, who served as colonel from 1762 until his death in1805. With its intricate details and historical significance, this artwork offers a glimpse into military life during that era.
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