Cavalry: Types of British Regiments
Print, specifically a double-page chromolithograph from a periodical supplement • Stanley L. Wood (1866–1928)
Style & Movement
Victorian Realism / Military Illustration
Medium & Technique
Chromolithography on paper, originally appearing as a fold-out colored illustration
Creation Period
1899 (dated in signature)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches; landscape format (originally a centerfold)
Subject Description
A group illustrative composition featuring sixteen numbered figures representing various British and colonial cavalry regiments, including the 1st Life Guards, Royal Horse Guards, 16th Bengal Lancers, and New South Wales Lancers. The image served as a visual guide to the diverse uniforms and types of the British Empire's forces at the end of the 19th century.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; significant foxing and toning consistent with age
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely published as a supplement to a popular British weekly such as 'Black and White' or 'The Illustrated London News' in December 1899
Art Historical Significance
Stanley L. Wood was a highly prolific illustrator known for his energetic depictions of the American West and British military life. This piece is a significant record of the British Empire's panoply of military dress during the Boer War era and exemplifies the pedagogical role of mass-market periodicals in the Victorian era.
Notable Features
Includes a printed key at the bottom identifying each regiment. Signed and dated 'Stanley L Wood / 99' in the lower right corner.
Condition Issues
Visible heavy foxing (brown spotting) throughout the sky and edges, a central vertical fold line which shows wear and slight separation, and general acid-toning from original paper manufacturing.
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting and UV-protective glass are recommended. A professional paper conservator could perform a light aqueous cleaning or chemical deacidification to reduce the appearance of foxing.
Collector Notes
Stanley L wood