Grenadier Guards – 1890 Lithograph by Richard Simkin

Original chromolithograph from 1890, illustrated by Richard Simkin. Features three soldiers of the Grenadier Guards in full dress uniform: scarlet tunics, black trousers, and bearskin caps. The central figure stands at ease with rifle; flanked by two guards in varied stances. Set against a lightly rendered landscape with trees and clouded sky. Captioned “GRENADIER GUARDS.” below image. Simkin’s signature visible lower left.

- Artist: Richard Simkin (signed) 

- Date: 1890 

- Medium: Chromolithograph on card 

- Mounting: Card-mounted, unframed 

- Dimensions: Approx. 36 × 46 cm (dimensions of the mount) 

- Condition: Very good. Colours remain strong; light age toning. No foxing.

Protected under glossy cellophane which may affect photographic clarity. Enhanced image included to show colour fidelity under daylight-balanced lighting.

Reverse bears a dealer label from Storey’s Ltd., a known specialist in military prints and ephemera.

A classic Simkin composition with strong vertical symmetry and iconic uniform detail. Ideal for collectors of Guards regiments or those documenting ceremonial British Army dress.