To the Inhabitants of the Cinque Ports, this portrait of their warden His Grace, Arthur, Duke of Wellington in the undress of a Field Marshal, as worn by him in action, is in commemoration of the great banquet given by them in honour of His Grace, at Dovor, on the 30 August 1889, repectfully dedicated by their obedient servant Fras. Grahm. Moon.

To the Inhabitants of the Cinque Ports, this portrait of their warden His Grace, Arthur, Duke of Wellington

in the undress of a Field Marshal, as worn by him in action, is in commemoration of the great banquet given by them in honour of His Grace, at Dovor, on the 30 August 1889, repectfully dedicated by their obedient servant Fras. Grahm. Moon.
Painted by J. Simpson ; Engraved by Benjamin P. Gibbon.
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Gibbon, Benjamin Phelps, 1802-1851, engraver
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
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Summary:Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) ; three-quarter length, to right, looking to front, standing, in plumed hat and cloak, holding sword with both hands ; rectangular frame.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: London : F.G. Moon, Threadneedle street, August 1st, 1839.
Subjects:
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, > Duke of, > 1769-1852
Nobility > 1790-1860
Military officers > 1790-1860
Portrait prints > 1830-1840
Mezzotints
Notes:Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint ; 41.3 x 32.3 cm., plate mark 54.4 x 40.3 cm. , on sheet 68.7 x 50.4 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 228.

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Credits:Engraving attributed to Benjamin P Gibbon, (1802-1851), after an original painting by J. Simpson, (1782-1847).
Call Number View In Collection
EP WELL-AR (156) IV
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Access Note
Prints & Drawings
Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.

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