Field Marshal, Arthur Duke of Wellington,
Embassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Court of France, Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain, Duke of Vittoria in Portugal, &c., &c,. &c. /
engraved by William Shelton ; painted by Sir William Beechey.
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| Summary: | Arthur Wellesley, (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington ; nearly half-length, face turned and looking to left, in Field-Marshal's uniform, sash across each shoulder, orders Golden Fleece, Garter, etc., stars. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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London :
William Skelton, Stafford Place, Pimlico,
December 1, 1814.
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| Notes: | The title is on a panel on frame and the artists' and publisher's names are also on the engraved portion of the plate. Proof with letters. See EP WELL-AR (9) III, EP WELL-AR (9A) III and EP WELL-AR (9B) III for details of lettered impressions. Original picture painted in 1814 for Lord Beresford. Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint ; image 34.3 x 28 cm., plate mark 50 x 38.5 cm., on sheet 67 x 51.2 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 213 more |
| Credits: | Attributed to William Skelton (1763-1848), after an original painting by Sir William Beechey (1753-1839). |
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EP WELL-AR (9C) IV |
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Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
