Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G. &c. &c. &c. &c.
To his most gracious Majesty George 4th, this print is humbly dedicated by his Majesty's most faithful subject & servant William Sams.
Drawn by Isabey & engraved by Cochran.
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| Main Creator: | Cochran, John, fl. 1820-1870, engraver. |
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| Summary: |
Arthur Wellesley, (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington. Half-length, to right, in uniform, wearing Order of the Golden Fleece, stars, holding up scroll in right hand; vignette. |
| Format: | PRINTS & DRAWINGS |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
London : William Sams, Royal Library, 1 st James's street, October 1 1824 . |
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| Notes: |
One of three similar impressions. For details of the other impressions see EP WELL-AR (84A) III and EP WELL-AR (84B) II
Probably from a copy at Apsley House of a miniature on ivory about 1818.
With coat of arms and mooto 'Viritus Fortune Comes' (Fortune favours the brave)
Physical description:
1 print :
stipple ;
image 36.3 x 27.9 cm. , plate mark 37.3 x 29 cm. , on sheet 46.3 x 37.6 cm.
Citations/References:
Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 221
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| Call Number | View in | Collection |
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| EP WELL-AR (84) III |
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