James Gunnis, Royal Marine Band
Drawing depicting James Gunnis of the Royal Marine Band, Portsmouth Division, 1823-1846. Signed and dated by the artist.
This drawing was transferred from the Royal United Service Institution (RUSI) in 1963. This portrait is listed in the RUSI museum catalogue as no.591. The sitter, James Gunnis was born in Dublin in 1806 and served in the Royal Marines Band at Portsmouth for over 20 years, from 1823 to 1846. After leaving the Marines, Gunnis moved to London where he continued his career as a musician. The portrait was given to the RUSI museum by his son James W Gunnis. He was also a professional musician and played for the Royal household over several decades.
This drawing was transferred from the Royal United Service Institution (RUSI) in 1963. This portrait is listed in the RUSI museum catalogue as no.591. The sitter, James Gunnis was born in Dublin in 1806 and served in the Royal Marines Band at Portsmouth for over 20 years, from 1823 to 1846. After leaving the Marines, Gunnis moved to London where he continued his career as a musician. The portrait was given to the RUSI museum by his son James W Gunnis. He was also a professional musician and played for the Royal household over several decades.
Object Details
| ID: | PAJ1674 |
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| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Adolphe |
| Date made: | 20 April 1845 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection |
| Measurements: | Sheet: 349 x 237 mm; Mount: 557 x 405 mm |