British school, early 20th century, Portrait of an officer, oil on canvas.

Portrait of an officer of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment British School, circa 1915-1918 Oil on canvas, 85 x 65 cm (without frame) A confident half-length portrait of a young officer of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, painted during or shortly after World War I. Sitting at a three-quarter angle, he gazes at the viewer with a calm, slightly wary expression. He wears the khaki service uniform of a subaltern officer, complete with a Sam Browne belt, a single stripe on the epaulette, and the regimental insignia on the collar, a relief of an antelope on a scroll. He holds a bamboo parade cane and rests his hand on his service cap with a visor. The palette of ochres, shadows, and khaki browns draws the eye to the finely modeled face, with its bright complexion and neatly groomed mustache, while the uniform is rendered with broader, freer brushstrokes. Painted with a genuine psychological presence, this portrait is an evocative testament to a young officer on the brink of war. The artist's sensitive modeling of the face, the serene dignity of the pose, and the harmonious palette of khaki tones lend the subject a gravity that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. A refined and evocative image of the World War I generation, linked to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment by its antelope insignia.