The East Front of the Horse and the Foot Guards at Whitehall

The East Front of the Horse and the Foot Guards at Whitehall by Benjamin Cole, British, active ca. 1748 - 1775, died 1783

Medium

Print

Classification

Print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Accession Number

1957-41-148

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Behold *The East Front of the Horse and the Foot Guards Whitehall*, a captivating print by British artist Benjamin Cole, active around 1748–1775 and who passed away in 1783. Created circa 1745, this work from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection offers a vivid snapshot of London's iconic military landscape during the mid-18th century. title reveals its subject: the grand East Front of the Horse Guards building at Whitehall, home to Britain's elite cavalry and infantry regiments. This architectural focal point overlooks Horse Guards Parade, a site for ceremonial reviews and parade...

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