Henry Perlee Parker (British, 1795-1873) "Portrait of a Chelsea Pensioner Reading the Naval and Military Gazette" oil on canvas signed and dated "1837(?)" lower right. Framed. 30" x 24", framed 39" x 34" Notes: Traditionally, the term "Chelsea pensioner" was used to refer to any retired military member residing at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Such portraits often depicted the former soldiers and seamen in red coats, reading up on the exploits of their active compatriots.
Henry Perlee Parker (British, 1795-1873) "Portrait of a Chelsea Pensioner Reading the Naval and Military Gazette" oil on canvas signed and dated "1837(?)" lower right. Framed. 30" x 24", framed 39" x 34" Notes: Traditionally, the term "Chelsea pensioner" was used to refer to any retired military member residing at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Such portraits often depicted the former soldiers and seamen in red coats, reading up on the exploits of their active compatriots.
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