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.

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Cochran, John, fl. 1820-1870, engraver.
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
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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].
Subjects:
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, > Duke of, > 1769-1852
Military officers > 1790-1860
Nobility > 1790-1860
Portrait prints > 1810-1820
Stipple engravings > 1810-1820
Notes:Impression cut. For details of the other impressions see EP WELL-AR (84) III and EP WELL-AR (84A) III

Probably from a copy at Apsley House of a miniature on ivory about 1818.

With coat of arms and moto 'Virtutis Fortunae Comes' (Fortune favours the brave)

Physical description: 1 print : stipple ; on sheet 29 x 22.5 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 221

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