[General Earl Wellington, K.B.
From an original picture painted by order of the civil and miltary servants of the honble. East India Company, by the late John Hoppner, Esqr. R.A. and engraved by H.R. Cook]
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| Summary: | Arthur Wellesley, (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington. Half-length, looking to left, in uniform, epaulettes, riband over right shoulder, star of Bath; vignette. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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Surrey:
T. Palser, Westmr. Bridge
August 1st 1812.
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| Notes: | Proof before letters One of three similar impressions. For details of the other impressions see EP WELL-AR (81) III and EP WELL-AR (81B) III The original from which this half-length is taken is 'Canvas of 1806; whole length, life size, standing, face slightly to left, wearing uniform of a major-general with ribbon and star of the Bath; holding his hat and sword. His horse, to left, is held by an Indian servant. Engraved in mezzotint by W. W. Barney, 1808.' Physical description: 1 print : stipple ; image 42.7 29.3 on sheet 46.5 x 31.9 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 221 more |
| Credits: | Stipple engraving attributed to H.R. Cook (fl. 1800-1845) after an original painting by John Hoppner (1758-1810). |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP WELL-AR (81A) III |
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