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JAMES ATKINSON. Arthur Conolly (1807-c.1842). c.1838 or 1839 Half-length portrait showing Conolly in Persian dress, his right hand on the hilt of his dagger. A bearded figure, he is shown against a brownish-black background wearing a red - brown turban and a brown robe. A British intelligence officer, explorer and writer. He was a captain of the 6th Bengal Light Cavalry in the service of the British East India Company. He participated in many reconnaissance missions into Central Asia and coined the term 'The Great Game' to describe the struggle between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for domination over Central Asia. . c.1838 or 1839. Oil painting. 14 by 12 ins (35.5 by 30.5 cms). Source: Foster 837.

JAMES ATKINSON. Arthur Conolly (1807-c.1842). c.1838 or 1839 Half-length portrait showing Conolly in Persian dress, his right hand on the hilt of his dagger. A bearded figure, he is shown against a brownish-black background wearing a red - brown turban and a brown robe. A British intelligence officer, explorer and writer. He was a captain of the 6th Bengal Light Cavalry in the service of the British East India Company. He participated in many reconnaissance missions into Central Asia and coined the term 'The Great Game' to describe the struggle between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for domination over Central Asia. . c.1838 or 1839. Oil painting. 14 by 12 ins (35.5 by 30.5 cms). Source: Foster 837.
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Arthur Conolly (1807-c.1842). c.1838 or 1839 Half-length portrait showing Conolly in Persian dress, his right hand on the hilt of his dagger. A bearded figure, he is shown against a brownish-black background wearing a red - brown turban and a brown robe. A British intelligence officer, explorer and writer. He was a captain of the 6th Bengal Light Cavalry in the service of the British East India Company. He participated in many reconnaissance missions into Central Asia and coined the term 'The Great Game' to describe the struggle between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for domination over Central Asia. . c.1838 or 1839. Oil painting. 14 by 12 ins (35.5 by 30.5 cms). Source: Foster 837.
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5359 x 6042 px | 92.6 MB
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45.4 x 51.2 cm | 17.9 x 20.1 in (300 dpi)
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