Royal Hussar on horse.
Signed Bennet and dated 1840. A tergo marked "G v E" (Gustaf von Essen), "C v E " (Carl von Essen), and "Bennet". Canvas 68 x 52 cm.
Does not as previously errounesly stated depict Gustaf Adolf Fredrik Wilhelm von Essen (1803-74).
Säbylund, Närke.
Tidigare Wiks slott, Uppland.
Bernhard Schlegel, Svenska slott, "Wijk", Stockholm, 1876, Wik inventory lot 105: "Lifgardist till häst. 2,2,5; 1,7,5" [tum].
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