Arthur, Duke of Wellington
Painted by John Lilley ; Engraved by James Scott.
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| Summary: | Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) ; whole-length, standing, full face, bareheaded, in cloak which covers his right arm, left hand touching table to right on which lies scroll 'Dover Harbour,' right hand holding cloak, order suspended at neck, medal, star, Dover Castle in distance to left ; rectangular frame. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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London :
T. Boys, Golden square,
June 18th, 1838.
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| Notes: | One of two proofs. Proof before title. Elmes states 'As Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports painted expressly for the Corportation of Dover for their Town Hall.' Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint ; image 63.3 x 42.2 cm., plate mark 75 x 47.9 cm., sheet 101.5 x 68.5 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 225. more |
| Credits: | Engraving attributed to James Scott, (ca. 1809-1899), after an original painting by John Lilley,(active 1832-1853). |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP WELL-AR (124) V |
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