Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Dow 1800 - 1835

This print by Samuel William Reynolds, the elder, depicts Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Dow, an officer in the British East India Company. Created between 1800 and 1835, the work captures Dow's likeness in a traditional, formal portrait style. The etching, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Reynolds’ skill in rendering detail and capturing subtle expressions, contributing to the overall realism of the image. This print, a testament to Reynolds' mastery of portraiture, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent military figure in the British East India Company.