Arthur Wellesley Collection (#12)

The Wellington Arch, London, c1910. The Wellington Arch, Consitution Hill, London

Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, 1844 (1936). From William Ewart Gladstone and His Contemporaries, Vol. I, 1840-1854, by Thomas Archer, F.R.H.S

Battle of Toulouse, April 10 1814, 19th century (1909). Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Battle of Toulouse, April 10 1814, 19th century (1909). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No. 6 by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Publishing Company, Carmelite House, E.C. London, 1909]

The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) talking to an estate worker. Arthur Wellesley was an excellent equestrian

The Duke of Wellington, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British soldier and statesman and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century

Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Capture of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1857). British troops commanded by the Duke of Wellington laid siege to the French held fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo from 8-19 January 1812

Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22 July 1811 (c1857). The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington over Marshal

Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809 (c1857). The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleons brother Joseph Bonaparte

Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). Artist: DJ Pound
Battle of Vitoria, 21 June 1813 (c1857). The victory for Wellington and his Spanish and Portuguese allies at Vitoria was decisive in bringing about the defeat of the French in the Peninsular War

Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist:s Freeman
Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827

The duel between the Duke of Wellington and the Earl of Winchelsea, 1829 (c1895)
The duel between the Duke of Wellington (1759-1862) and the Earl of Winchelsea (1791-1858), 1829 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Britains glorious dead honoured by tomb and monument in St Pauls Cathedral, 1926-1927. Lord Nelsons monument and sarcophagus, Wellingtons memorial, by Stevens, the Duke of Wellingtons sarcophagus

Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), 1st Duke of Wellington, 19th century

The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
The City, centre of London, 1926-1927. The Stock Exchange and Bank of England. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London)

The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Artist: J Booth
The Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1816). Panoramic sketch showing the battlefield. The Battle of Waterloo, fought on 18 June 1815, was Napoleon Bonapartes last battle

Apsley House, Westminster, London, c1800 (1878). Also known as No 1, London, Apsley House, is the London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington, c1842 (1878). Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman

Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. Artist: Madeley
Ninth Regiment of Foot, Battle of Roleia, Portugal, 17th August 1808. At the Battle of Rolica the British under Wellington defeated the French under General Henri Delaborde

The Mountain of the Lion, 19th century. View of the monument to commemorate the place where William II of the Netherlands was knocked from his horse by a musket ball to the shoulder during the Battle

The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Piccadilly Room, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Waterloo Chamber, Apsley House, 1908. Apsley House, known as No 1, London, was the home of the Duke of Wellington. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor

Waterloo Campaign, 15 June 1815, (1900). The Battle of Waterloo was fought between the French led by Napoleon and the British, led by the Duke of Wellington

Rowland Hill (1772-1842), 1st Viscount Hill, 1827. Artist: H Wallis
Rowland Hill (1772-1842), 1st Viscount Hill, 1827. Lord Hill served in the Napoleonic Wars as a trusted brigade, division and corps commander under the command of the Duke of Wellington

Wellington Monument, St Pauls Cathedral, London, c1888. The memorial to the Duke of Wellington, designed by Alfred Stevens, was completed in 1878

The Queen and the Deserters Death Warrant, c1850s, (1900). Queen Victoria deals with official paperwork. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

The Duke of Wellington at Windsor Castle, c1840s, (1900). The Iron Duke admires one of Queen Victorias children as Prince Albert looks

Wellington College, Berkshire, 1855. View of the South Front of the College which was designed by the architect John Shaw

Wellington at Madrid, 1812 (c1850s). The Duke of Wellington welcomed by the people of Madrid after capturing the city during his campaign to drive the French out of Spain

Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Letter from the Duke of Wellington to General Rowland Hill, 1st February 1828. Letter from soldier and statesman Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, to General Rowland Hill

Cavalry under the Duke of Wellingtons command, Battle of Waterloo, 18th June, 1815. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Cavalry under the Duke of Wellingtons command, Battle of Waterloo, 18th June, 1815. Enumeration of the cavalry under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, at the Battle of Waterloo

Queen Victorias commanders in chief, 1901. The The Duke of Wellington; Lord Hill; George, Duke of Cambridge; Lord Wolseley; Viscount Hardinge; Lord Roberts

The Waterloo Room, Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 19th Century. Artist: Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington, (1769-1852), 19th Century. Rose to prominence in the Napoleonic Wars, eventually reaching the rank of Field Marshal

The Duke of Wellington writing the despatches after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, 1852. A print from the Illustrated London News, (20 November 1852)

Equestrian Statue of Lord Wellington, 19th century
Equestrian Statue of the first Lord Wellington on Copenhagen, the horse he rode in the battle of Waterloo, 19th century

Equestrian statue of the first Duke of Wellington on Copenhagen, 19th century. Artist: Matthew Cotes Wyatt
The first Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852) on Copenhagen, the horse he rode in the battle of Waterloo, in Hyde Park, London, 19th century

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c1803. Wellington (1769-1852), Anglo-Irish soldier and stateman, during his service in India, where he became Governor of Mysore, 1799-1805

The Duke of Wellington at the taking of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1818). Artist: William Heath
The Duke of Wellington at the taking of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, Peninsular War, 1812 (c1818). The French tricolour is pulled down and the Union Jack run up the flagpole in its place

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813. The siege, which lasted from 28 June to 31 August was under the local command of the Scottish General

Battle of Busaco, Peninsular War, Portugal, 27 September 1810. British and Portuguese troops commanded by Wellington repulsed the French under Massena

Battle of Vimeiro, Peninsular War, 21 August 1808. The British army commanded by Wellington defeated the French under Junot

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with his staff at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815. Wellington (1769-1852) commanded the British

Storming of Badajoz, Spain, Peninsular War, 6 April 1812. British troops under the command of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) capturing Badajoz from the French

Engagement at Torres Vedras, Portugal, Peninsular War, 14 October 1809. Wellington constructed three lines of defence against French at Torres Vedras, north of Lisbonl

Battle of Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 (1817). Napoleon (1769-1821) French soldier and emperor, fleeing from the battlefield of Waterloo after his defeat by the British under Wellington

Coming Down!!!, 1882. Artist: Joseph Swain
Coming Down!!!, 1882. The statue of the Duke of Wellington looks down from his horse at the MP Mr Shaw Lefevre. Lefevre is waving a Notice of Removal at the Iron Duke

Drawings Prints, Print, None, But, Brave, Deserve, Fair, Mr. E. Landseer s
Drawings and Prints, Print, None But the Brave Deserve the Fair - Mr. E. Landseers admired Picture seen in a new point of view, HB Sketches, No

Drawings Prints, Print, Ancient, Concerts, Rehearsal, HB Sketches, No. 538, Subject
Drawings and Prints, Print, Ancient Concerts - A Rehearsal, HB Sketches, No. 538, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Subject, Subject, Subject, John Singleton Copley

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Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, was a legendary figure in British military history. Known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, he played a pivotal role in shaping Europe's destiny during the early 19th century. One of his most famous achievements was leading the British army to victory at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18th, 1815. This historic battle is depicted in a detailed map from the 19th century, showcasing the tactical maneuvers that secured Wellington's triumph over Napoleon Bonaparte. In an iconic portrait by Thomas Lawrence, we see Arthur Wellesley portrayed as a distinguished leader with an air of authority. The image captures his essence as a fearless commander who inspired loyalty and respect among his troops. But behind this stoic facade lay moments of camaraderie and relaxation. In "The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, " we catch a glimpse into the more human side of Wellington's soldiers. It depicts their downtime after battles when they would gather together to unwind and share stories over drinks. Wellington faced many challenges throughout his career, such as leading "The Forlorn Hope At Badajos. " This powerful painting by Vereker Monteith Hamilton showcases the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by soldiers under Wellington's command during this intense siege. His leadership extended beyond just military prowess; Wellington also had political acumen. As seen in "The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, " he was revered alongside Admiral Horatio Nelson for their contributions to both land and sea forces during Britain's golden age. Another artistic representation capturing Wellington's legacy is John Atkinson II’s depiction of the Battle of Waterloo. The vivid colors bring to life this monumental clash between two great powers on European soil. Wellington became synonymous with resilience - epitomized by Newton & Co’s lithograph titled "Wellington at Waterloo. " It portrays him steadfastly observing the battlefield while wearing his iconic Wellington boots, which were named after him.