The Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry Cavalry – 1878 Lithograph by Richard Simkin

Original 1878 chromolithograph by Richard Simkin, depicting mounted troopers of The Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry Cavalry in full dress. The soldiers wear scarlet tunics, white crossbelts, and silver dragoon-style helmets with plumes. Each rider is armed with a drawn sword, reins in hand, and the horses are shown mid-motion across a grassy field under a cloudy sky.

- Artist: Richard Simkin

- Date: 1878 

- Medium: Chromolithograph on card 

- Mounting: Card-mounted, unframed 

- Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 45 cm (mount size) 

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

Captioned “THE DUKE OF LANCASTER’S OWN YEOMANRY CAVALRY” beneath the image. Protected under glossy cellophane which may affect photographic clarity. Enhanced image included to show colour fidelity under daylight-balanced lighting.

A striking early Simkin composition with dynamic cavalry movement and detailed uniform rendering. Particularly appealing to collectors of Yeomanry regiments or pre-1880 British volunteer forces.