The Despatch, His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G. &c., &c. during the Peninsular War
painted and engraved by John Burnet.
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| Main Creator: | Burnet, John, 1784-1868, engraver |
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| Contributors: | |
| 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. Eagle with spread wings below. |
| Format: | PRINTS & DRAWINGS |
| Language: | English |
| Published / Created: |
London : Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall, November 1, 1839. |
| Subjects: | |
| Notes: |
See EP WELL-AR (20) IV and EP WELL-AR (20B)IV for details of other impressions.
To the British Army, this print is respectfully dedicated by John Burnet.
Physical description:
1 print :
mixed techniques ;
image 65 x 46.4 cm., plate mark 73 x 55 cm., on sheet 87 x 57.5 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: |
Attributed to John Burnet (1784-1868). |
| Call Number | View in | Collection |
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| EP WELL-AR (20A) V |
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