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Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Sandys, 5th Bengal Native Infantry
5925082 Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Sandys, 5th Bengal Native Infantry, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Sandys, 5th Bengal Native Infantry, 1799.
Oil on canvas by Robert Home, 1802 circa.
Sandys (1759-1829) joined the Bengal Army of the East India Company in 1779, and saw action during the 1st Maratha War (1778-1782) and the 3rd Mysore War (1790-1792). He was appointed major in the 5th Bengal Native Infantry in 1803, followed shortly in 1804 by promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel in the 15th Bengal Native Infantry. He retired to his estate in Lanarth, Cornwall in 1805.
The charming painting shows Captain Sandys with his first wife Charlotte and his sons William (born in 1795) and Allan (born in 1799). Charlotte died in 1802 and Sandys remarried. He also had an illegitimate son, John Francis (born in 1788), by an Indian mistress - an occurrence that was not uncommon with British officers in India in the 18th century. Robert HomeAs sittersA book records that he painted four paintings of Sandys both with and without his family. This one cost 1500 rupees (about £ 6, 000 in todayAs money).); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Sandys, 5th Bengal Native Infantry, 1799
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. This print captures the essence of Captain William Sandys, a distinguished officer in the Bengal Army during the late 18th century. Painted by Robert Home in 1802, this oil on canvas artwork showcases Captain Sandys with his first wife Charlotte and their two sons, William and Allan. A man of great courage and valor, Captain Sandys served in several significant conflicts including the 1st Maratha War and the 3rd Mysore War. His dedication to duty led to his promotion as Major in the 5th Bengal Native Infantry in 1803 and later as Lieutenant-Colonel in the 15th Bengal Native Infantry. Beyond his military achievements, this painting also sheds light on Captain Sandys' personal life. Tragically, Charlotte passed away in 1802 prompting him to remarry. Additionally, he had an illegitimate son named John Francis from an Indian mistress - a common occurrence among British officers stationed in India at that time. The artist Robert Home beautifully captured not only Captain Sandys' physical appearance but also his familial bonds and social status. This particular portrait was one of four paintings commissioned by Captain Sandys himself; it cost a substantial sum of money at that time -1500 rupees or approximately £6,000 today. Displayed at London's National Army Museum since then, this remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary individual who dedicated himself both to service and family.
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