The Despatch, His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G. &c. &c.
During the Peninsular War, to the British Army, this Print is respectfully dedicated by John Burnet /
Painted and engraved by John Burnet, 1839.
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| Main Creator: | Burnet, John, 1784-1868, engraver |
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| Summary: |
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) ; whole-length, standing, looking slightly to left, in uniform and military cloak, writing a despatch, to right is a Moor holding a mule by the bridle, and looking up at him, soldiers to left, burning town in background ; rectangular frame. Eagle with spread wings below image. |
| Format: | PRINTS & DRAWINGS |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
London : Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall, November 1st, 1839. |
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| Notes: |
One of two impressions.
Physical description:
1 print :
mixed ;
image 61.2 x 36.3 cm., plate mark 74 x 54.6 cm., sheet 93.4 x 60.9 cm.
Citations/References:
Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 214.
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| Credits: |
Painting and engraving attributed to John Burnet, 1784-1868. |
| Call Number | View in | Collection |
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| EP WELL-AR (20B) V |
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