The honourable Major Cathcart, Dep. As. Adj. Gen. to the Lig
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The honourable Major Cathcart, Dep. As. Adj. Gen. to the Lig
The honourable Major Cathcart, Dep. As. Adj. Gen. to the Light Division. Hon. Augustus Murray Cathcart, three-quarter length portrait, facing right, seated, hands resting on his sword. Date 1855
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Cathcart Crimean Division Honourable Major Ottoman
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This striking three-quarter length portrait captures the distinguished figure of Major Augustus Murray Cathcart, Deputy Adjutant General to the Light Division during the Eastern Campaign of the Crimean War. Dated 1855, the image shows Major Cathcart seated, facing right, with his hands resting on his sword. The Crimean War (1853-1856) was a significant conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of European powers, including the British and French, over territorial disputes in the Black Sea and the Ottoman Empire. Major Cathcart's military career began in the British Army in 1832, and he saw action in the First Afghan War (1838-1842) and the Second Afghan War (1841-1842). He was appointed Deputy Adjutant General to the Light Division in 1855, serving under the command of Lord Raglan during the Siege of Sevastopol. The Light Division was a key component of the British and French forces, playing a crucial role in the assaults on Russian positions. The Crimean War was a pivotal moment in the history of the British Empire and the European powers, marking the end of the Russian threat to the Ottoman Empire and the Black Sea. Major Cathcart's service in this conflict further cemented his reputation as a respected and capable military leader. The portrait's intricate details, from the Major's uniform to the background of the image, provide a glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of the era, making it a valuable historical document and an essential addition to any collection of military or historical art.
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