The Duke of Wellington, as he appeared on the day of Public Thanksgiving at Saint Paul's
for the ratification of that peace, the attainment of which, his valor, genius, and wisdom, had so essentially promoted. Distinguished by the insignia of those honors with which a grateful country and applauding Europe had invested him, and bearing by command, The Sword of England. /
Sir Thomas Lawrence R.A. pinxit ; William Bromley sculpsit.
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| Summary: | Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) ; whole-length, standing under an archway, face slightly to right, in Field-Marshal's uniform, white breeches, with Orders, including collar of the Garter and Golden Fleece, starts, etc., plumed hat in left hand, holding up the Sword of England in his right hand, facade of Saint Paul's cathedral in the background ; rectangular frame. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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London :
R. Bowyer, Pall Mall,
June 18th, 1818.
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| Notes: | Dedicated to H.R.H. The Prince Regent, this engraving from a picture in the possession of his Royal Hughness, is, with his gracious permission, humbly dedicated, by his most dutiful subject and servant, Robert Bowyer. Physical description: 1 print : line ; image 71 x 50.6 cm., plate mark 78.6 x 75.7 cm., sheet 93.4 x 62.7 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 222. more |
| Credits: | Engraving attributed to William Bromley, (1769-1842), after an original painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence, (1769-1830). |
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