An Officer of the Hussars by Pierre Edward Stroely, circa 1795.

  This strong portrait was likely painted during Stroely's visit to Vienna in 1795/1796.
 
Set in the original gilt metal mount, signed lower right Stroely.
 
3 3/4 inches (9.3 cm).
 
Peter Edward Stroely (1768-after 1826) a native of Dusseldorf, worked in Germany, Paris, Rome, Vienna and St. Petersburg.  He was such a success with the aristocracy in Russia that he remained for five years before moving on to London.  Stroely was in demand everywhere he worked, with a clientele that included Queen Louise of Prussia, Marie Antoinette, Grand Duke Nicolas Mikhailowitsch, and Sir Walter Scott.  Stroely exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1803-1826.  A favorite of George IV, he served as Historical Painter to the Prince Regent from 1810-20.

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