The newly-enlisted recruit sits at a table with two soldiers of the recruiting-party who wear the uniform of British Infantry c. 1830. A young woman in tears sits beside the recruit; seen in an inner room are an old soldier with a wooden leg, and a woman. This was the last painting completed by Liverseege and is considered to be his finest piece. One of 26 gifts to 19 museums by Sir Alec Martin or Sir Alec and Lady Martin through the Art Fund between 1935 and 1967.
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Title of artwork, date
The Recruit, c. 1830
Date supported
1964
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
74 x 62 cm
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