Monumental Portrait of Lt. General Hay MacDowall by Sir Henry Raeburn, 1805–1815

An extraordinary and monumental oil on canvas portrait by renowned Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn (1756–1823), depicting Lieutenant General Hay MacDowall in full military regalia. Painted circa 1805–1815 and presented in a finely carved gilt wood frame, this commanding life-size portrait captures the stature and heroic bearing of the British officer.

The low-angle perspective enhances the General's prominence, elevating him to a near-mythic figure. His uniform, worn during his time with the 57th Regiment of Foot (1791–1795), provides a precise timeframe for the subject’s depiction. It is likely this portrait was commissioned to mark his departure from the regiment in 1795 before he assumed command in Madras, India, where his tenure was met with controversy and ultimately ended in tragedy. General MacDowall drowned in a shipwreck off the Cape of Good Hope while returning to England.

This exceptional portrait is a rare historical artifact, embodying the grandeur and artistic mastery of early 19th-century British military portraiture. A masterpiece for institutions, collectors of military history, or connoisseurs of museum-grade portraiture.

Dimensions: **MODEL HEIGHT REFERENCE ON THE FOURTH PICTURE IS 6' FT TALL**

• Height: 108 in. (274.32 cm)

• Width: 72 in. (182.88 cm)

• Depth: 4 in. (10.16 cm)

Details:

• Artist: Sir Henry Raeburn

• Origin: Scotland

• Year: c. 1805–1815

• Style: Neoclassical / Historical Portraiture