Wellington

Painted by John Lucas ; Engraved by Samuel Cousins, A.R.A.
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Cousins, Samuel, 1801-1887, engraver
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
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Summary:Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852) ; whole-length, standing, slightly to right, looking to left, in Court dress, long lace cravat, sash and star of the Garter, Golden Fleece, chancellor's robes over dress, train of robe over right arm, college cap in left hand, chair and curtain behind him, book and paper on table to right, arch and stained glass window behind ; rectangular frame.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: London : F. G. Moon, Threadneedle street, January 28th, 1841.
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Notes:Proof before title, but with artists' and publisher's names.

With facsimile of autograph and coat of arms.

Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint ; image 69.3 x 45.4 cm., plate mark 47.1 x 50.1 cm.m sheet 101.1 x 68.8 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 225.

Citations/References: Whitman, 173.

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Credits:Engraving attributed to Samuel Cousins, (1801-1887), after an original painting by John Lucas,(1807-1874).
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP WELL-AR (127) V
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