The Duke and Duchess of Teck receiving officers of the Indian Contingent, 1882
1 of 23 portraits of Prince Francis, Duke of Teck
The Duke and Duchess of Teck receiving officers of the Indian Contingent, 1882
by Sydney Prior Hall
oil on canvas, 1883
30 1/4 in. x 45 in. (768 mm x 1143 mm)
Given by Mrs Montague Bernard, 1965
Primary Collection
NPG 4441
Artistback to top
- Sydney Prior Hall (1842-1922), Portrait painter and illustrator. Artist or producer associated with 152 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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- Prince Alexander Cambridge, Earl of Athlone (1874-1957), Army officer and Governor-General of South Africa and of Canada. Sitter in 38 portraits. Identify
- Frances Edgar (née Leyburn) (circa 1800-1889), Wife of William Edgar; mother of Margaret Maria, Lady Peek. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Prince Francis, Duke of Teck (1837-1900), Army officer; father of Queen Mary. Sitter in 23 portraits. Identify
- Sir (Henry) Bartle Edward Frere, 1st Bt (1815-1884), Administrator in India and South Africa. Sitter in 14 portraits. Identify
- Risaldar Mohamed Ruza Khan, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Risaldar Major Tahour Khan, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Jemadar Zuman Khan, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Queen Mary (1867-1953), Queen consort of King George V. Sitter associated with 404 portraits. Identify
- Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833-1897), Philanthropist; mother of Queen Mary. Sitter in 44 portraits. Identify
- Subadar Mowladad, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Sir Henry William Peek, 1st Bt (1825-1898), Conservative politician; MP for Mid Surrey. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Margaret Maria (née Edgar), Lady Peek (died 1884), Wife of Sir Henry William Peek, 1st Bt. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Sir Charles Richard Pennington (1838-1910), Lieutenant-General. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Subadar Goordut Singh, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Risaldar Mehtab Singh, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Risaldar Urbell Singh, Officer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
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This scene depicts representatives of the Indian Army who had successfully fought in the military campaign in Egypt of August and September 1882, being presented to the Duke and Duchess of Teck at Sutherland Manor, Wimbledon Park (where the men were quartered) on 18 November 1882. Three days later the men received campaign medals from Queen Victoria. The royal party includes, from left to right: Mrs Edgar, Sir Bartle Frere, the Duke of Teck, Colonel Pennington (in charge of the contingent), Princess (later Queen) Mary, Princess Mary of Teck and Lady Peek.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 720
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- Place portrayed: United Kingdom: England, London (Sutherland Manor, Wimbledon Park, London)
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