Portrait of Joseph Jerome Lefrancois de Lalande (1732-1807) Size:M: 60 x 40cm The gentleman of the King's

The gentleman of the King's Privy Chamber is in full ceremonial costume for the coronation of King George IV

'Mounted Escort at St James's Palace'

This may be an illustration of complacent acceptance of British military might and the lack of necessity to engage with the enemy and 'get one's hands dirty'

2nd August 1964

Portrait of Joseph Jerome Lefrancois de Lalande (1732-1807) Size:M: 60 x 40cm The gentleman of the King'sHead and shoulders portrait of Lalande, shown bare headed and half facing to the left as viewed. Inscribed: 'Grav d'apres l'orginal peint par Ely par Jouannin. J. DE LALANDE Celebre Astronome ne en 1782 mort en 1807.' In pencil lower left '1763'. Joseph Jrme Lefranois de Lalande was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1763. Original: line and stipple engraving. 19th century