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Sir Armine Wodehouse, MP, at a Review of his Regiment near Norwich
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Sir Armine Wodehouse, MP, at a Review of his Regiment near Norwich
5925038 Sir Armine Wodehouse, MP, at a Review of his Regiment near Norwich, 1759 circa (oil on canvas) by Morier, David (1705-70) (attr. to); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sir Armine Wodehouse, MP (1714-1777), Colonel of the 2nd, or Eastern Regiment of Norfolk Militia, at a Review of his Regiment near Norwich, 1759 circa.
Oil on canvas attributed to David Morier (1701 circa-1770), 1759.
The MP for Norfolk, Wodehouse held no regular commission in the Army but was in fact a politician from the leading local Tory family. As a politician and colonel of militia, he effectively shared the County of Norfolk in friendly partnership with George Townshend MP (later 4th Viscount Townshend), Colonel of the 1st, or Western Regiment of Norfolk Militia.
Wodehouses neighbours, George Walpole, 3rd Earl of Orford (Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk) and Townshend were the moving forces behind the controversial Militia Bill. The establishment of the militia as a county-based military force soon after the outbreak of the Seven Years War (1756-1763) owed much to the dissatisfaction of English country gentry with the Hanoverian dynasty. They particularly resented the recent use of German mercenaries to defend England against a threatened French invasion. So it is with immense pride and not a little political triumphalism that Sir Armine gestures to his own regiment, drawn up on the outskirts of Norwich, with the castle and cathedral visible in the far distance. On the left of Sir Armine are the tall caps of the grenadier company which always paraded on the right flank.
Swiss by birth, the artist, David Morier, came to England in 1743 and was appointed Limner to the Duke of Cumberland, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, with an annual salary of £ 100. Morier is principally known for small military portraits and for the series of paintings illustrating the 1751 Royal Warrant, the first official dress regulations (Royal Collection).); eNational Army Museum; Swiss, out of copyright
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This print captures Sir Armine Wodehouse, MP, at a Review of his Regiment near Norwich in 1759. Painted by the talented artist David Morier, this oil on canvas artwork showcases Sir Armine's immense pride and political triumphalism as he gestures towards his regiment drawn up on the outskirts of Norwich. In the background, the majestic castle and cathedral can be seen, adding to the grandeur of the scene. Sir Armine Wodehouse was not only a politician but also held the esteemed position of Colonel of the 2nd Eastern Regiment of Norfolk Militia. Although he did not have a regular commission in the Army, his role as both a politician and militia colonel effectively shared power with George Townshend MP, who commanded another regiment in Norfolk. The establishment of these county-based military forces came about due to dissatisfaction among English country gentry with using German mercenaries for defense against potential French invasions during the Seven Years War. This painting symbolizes their resistance to foreign influence and their commitment to defending England themselves. David Morier's Swiss origins bring an interesting perspective to this artwork. Having arrived in England in 1743 and appointed Limner to Duke Cumberland, Morier became known for his small military portraits and illustrations depicting official dress regulations. Overall, this print serves as a historical testament to Sir Armine Wodehouse's leadership and patriotism while highlighting significant events during a turbulent period in English history.
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