Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852)
Samuel Cousins (Exeter 1801 - London 1887)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1840
Materials
Paper and wood
Measurements
50 mm (H); 730 mm (W); 980 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Threadneedle Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32669
Summary
Framed print, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852) (after John Lucas) by Samuel Cousins, RA (Exeter 1801 – London 1887). Pictured standing in front of stained glass window, in robes. Under print; Wellington / Painted by John Lucas / F.G. Moon PRO. Engraved by Samuel Cousins A.R.A. / London Published Dec. 1st, 1840, by F.G.Morris, Printseller by Special Appointment to Her Majesty (and) The Duchess of Kent, 20 Threadneedle Street. / J. Watson, Vere Street Oxford, J. Ryman. Wood frame, gold insert. Crest above, part of which is missing. On bottom of crest; NE VIRTUTIS FORTUNA CONES. Small paper label on back reads; Turret / Room / No.3.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Samuel Cousins (Exeter 1801 - London 1887), engraver (printmaker) John Lucas (London 1807 – St John’s Wood 1874), artist F. G. Morris, printseller