Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington KG, KB, MP (1769-1852) at St Paul's Cathedral, London.(after Sir Thomas Lawrence)
William A. E. Bromley (Carisbrooke 1769 - 1842)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1818
Materials
Engraving on paper, acid free backboard, in a glazed wooden frame with a gilt slip
Measurements
985 x 750 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 500067
Summary
Print, engraving, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington KG, KB, MP (1769-1852) at St Paul's Cathedral, London (after Sir Thomas Lawrence) by William A. E. Bromley (Carisbroke 1769 - 1842). Full-length portrait within an architectural setting with an arch above his head, open onto a London scene with St. Paul's Cathedral behind. Man with short wavy hair, facing and wearing military uniform. Wearing a dark necktie, jacket with frogging, cream breeches, knee-high black boots with tassels; two sashes draped over his shoulders. His right hand holds a raised decorated sword and his left holds a hat with plumage. Inscribed with 'THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON. AS HE APPEARED ON THE DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING AT ST. PAUL'S'.
Marks and inscriptions
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON. / AS HE APPEARED ON THE DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING / AT SAINT PAUL'S. / (printed centrally under image)
Makers and roles
William A. E. Bromley (Carisbrooke 1769 - 1842), engraver (printmaker) after Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA (Bristol 1769 – London 1830), artist