Reginald Augustus Wymer (1849-1935) late 19th / early 20th century watercolor portrait of a fully dressed cavalry soldier. Signed lower right. Wymer's works were collected by multiple generations of British royalty. Artwork in old gilt frame measures 21.25" x 15.75". Artwork and frame in very good antique condition with light wear. Coordinating portrait is available in a separate listing.
Reginald Augustus Wymer was born in Marylebone, London. Wymer was a military painter. He was commissioned in the 34th Foot Regiment in 1867, transferred to the 91st Highlanders in 1870, made Captain in the 2nd (Militia) Battalion of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, and retired as a Major in 1905. His works were collected by Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), and Queen Mary, who visited Fortnum & Mason on 28 May 1932 ‘to see charming pictures by Major Wymer’.
