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Roberts purchased his Arab charger 'Vonolel' while he was still a major, soon after the Lushai Expedition in India (1871–1872). In this campaign he defeated the son of a locally renowned chief and named his horse after him. A nimble-footed pony, 'Vonolel' was his master's only reliable horse during the Second Afghan War (1878–1880) and carried Roberts on the celebrated march from Kabul to Kandahar. Thereafter he became a familiar sight at ceremonial parades and camps of exercise throughout India. 'Vonolel' was awarded three medals for his service. He also had the honour of being in the procession for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. He accompanied Roberts to Ireland where the latter served as Commander-in-Chief from 1895 to 1899.
Title
General Sir Frederick Sleigh Roberts, on His Horse 'Vonolel'
Date
1894
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 91.4 x W 71.5 cm
Accession number
NAM. 1983-07-9
Acquisition method
gift from Lieutenant General Sir Euan Miller, 1983
Work type
Painting
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 4HT England
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