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Arthur Wellesley Collection (page 4)

Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, was a legendary figure in British military history

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington Lying in State at Walmer (engraving)

Duke of Wellington Lying in State at Walmer (engraving)
1618582 Duke of Wellington Lying in State at Walmer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington Lying in State at Walmer)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Last Moments of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Last Moments of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618570 Last Moments of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Moments of the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Right Honourable Anne, Countess of Mornington, Mother of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

The Right Honourable Anne, Countess of Mornington, Mother of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618435 The Right Honourable Anne, Countess of Mornington, Mother of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Anne)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Death of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Death of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618427 Death of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (engraving)

The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (engraving)
1249049 The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The 'Duke'at Plymouth (engraving)

The "Duke"at Plymouth (engraving)
1594295 The " Duke" at Plymouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Duke" at Plymouth)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Assault of Fort Gawilghur, taken 17 December 1803 (engraving)

Assault of Fort Gawilghur, taken 17 December 1803 (engraving)
1108160 Assault of Fort Gawilghur, taken 17 December 1803 (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault of Fort Gawilghur)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, just erected at Edinburgh (engraving)

Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, just erected at Edinburgh (engraving)
1607516 Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington, just erected at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossal Statue of the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Battles of the British Army, Waterloo (litho)

Battles of the British Army, Waterloo (litho)
1604849 Battles of the British Army, Waterloo (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Waterloo)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Unveiling the Wellington Monument at Liverpool (engraving)

Unveiling the Wellington Monument at Liverpool (engraving)
1588377 Unveiling the Wellington Monument at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unveiling the Wellington Monument at Liverpool)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Waterloo (b / w photo)

Waterloo (b / w photo)
3643280 Waterloo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterloo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Mee (engraving)

Mee (engraving)
3100180 Mee (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of Field Marshal Blucher and the Duke of Wellington after the Battle of Waterloo, 1815)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) entering the city of Toulouse in 1814

The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) entering the city of Toulouse in 1814
NAM250553 The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) entering the city of Toulouse in 1814, illustration for a narrative poem by Dr

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) at the Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812

The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) at the Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812
NAM250548 The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) at the Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812, 1818 (coloured aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Portraits of the General Officers, from An Historical Account of the Battle of

Portraits of the General Officers, from An Historical Account of the Battle of
NAM250539 Portraits of the General Officers, from An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo, published by M. Colburn, 1817 (coloured aquatint) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Master of the Ordnance exercising his Hobby, 1819 (engraving)

The Master of the Ordnance exercising his Hobby, 1819 (engraving)
NAM195687 The Master of the Ordnance exercising his Hobby, 1819 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
LLM457878 Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley

Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Second Anglo-Marashtra War
6032222 Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Second Anglo-Marashtra War, India, 1803 (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington

Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington
1772186 Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington, 1808-14 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Dukes Horse, led by his Groom (engraving)

The Dukes Horse, led by his Groom (engraving)
1618601 The Dukes Horse, led by his Groom (engraving) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dukes Horse, led by his Groom)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Time removing the Hero (engraving)

Time removing the Hero (engraving)
1618586 Time removing the Hero (engraving) by Harvey, William (1796-1866) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time removing the Hero)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618455 Duke of Wellington (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 September 1852)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Lecture on the Duke of Wellington and his Times, at the Beaumont Institution, Mile-End (engraving)

Lecture on the Duke of Wellington and his Times, at the Beaumont Institution, Mile-End (engraving)
1618631 Lecture on the Duke of Wellington and his Times, at the Beaumont Institution, Mile-End (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618408 Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay (engraving)

Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay (engraving)
1618340 Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statuette of His Grace the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington (colour litho)

Wellington (colour litho)
1268528 Wellington (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 - 14 September 1852)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blucher 1815, c. 1815 (silver)

Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blucher 1815, c. 1815 (silver)
1268504 Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal von Blucher 1815, c.1815 (silver) by Lang, J. N. (1776-1835); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and victory at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal)

Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and victory at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal)
1268496 Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and victory at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington directing a charge of the guards against a column of French at Waterloo

Wellington directing a charge of the guards against a column of French at Waterloo
1268436 Wellington directing a charge of the guards against a column of French at Waterloo, lithograph by R. Ackermann, 1815 (litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: London Gazette Extraordinary, Thursday 22 Jun 1815 (print)

London Gazette Extraordinary, Thursday 22 Jun 1815 (print)
1268385 London Gazette Extraordinary, Thursday 22 Jun 1815 (print) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799)

Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800)
6030624 Celebrating the Duke of Wellingtons victories at the Siege of Seringapatam (1799), defeat of Dhondia Wagh (1800), Battle of Assaye (1803)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813

The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813
STC88725 The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl

The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl
STC88721 The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (oil on canvas)

The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (oil on canvas)
3431750 The Duke of Wellington, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845); 76.8x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, British general and Prime Minister 1828-1830 and 1834 (litho)

The Duke of Wellington, British general and Prime Minister 1828-1830 and 1834 (litho)
3100143 The Duke of Wellington, British general and Prime Minister 1828-1830 and 1834 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Portrait of the Duke of Wellington

Portrait of the Duke of Wellington
BON51762 Portrait of the Duke of Wellington by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (circle of); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w / c on paper)

Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w / c on paper)
492588 Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w/c on paper) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 7.5x10.4 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) with troops advancing at the Battle of Waterloo

The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) with troops advancing at the Battle of Waterloo
NAM250554 The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) with troops advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, illustration from a narrative poem by Dr

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c

Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c
3062513 Cocked hat, Army Staff, worn by FM Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c.1846 (black beaver & feathers) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Silver Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Silver Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1101611 Silver Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Statue of the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Mansion House and Bank of England, London (colour photo)

Mansion House and Bank of England, London (colour photo)
3095079 Mansion House and Bank of England, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mansion House and Bank of England, London)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Return of His Royal Highness Prince Albert and His Grace the Duke of Wellington from the Review

Return of His Royal Highness Prince Albert and His Grace the Duke of Wellington from the Review on Wimbledon Common
1612150 Return of His Royal Highness Prince Albert and His Grace the Duke of Wellington from the Review on Wimbledon Common (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Prize Models for the Wellington Monument (engraving)

Prize Models for the Wellington Monument (engraving)
1609078 Prize Models for the Wellington Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Models for the Wellington Monument)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: George IV and the Duke of Wellington on the Field of Waterloo (engraving)

George IV and the Duke of Wellington on the Field of Waterloo (engraving)
1609629 George IV and the Duke of Wellington on the Field of Waterloo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Statue of the Duke of Wellington, at the Tower of London (engraving)

Statue of the Duke of Wellington, at the Tower of London (engraving)
1617686 Statue of the Duke of Wellington, at the Tower of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The late Duke of Wellington at the Bar of the House of Commons, addressed by the Speaker (engraving)

The late Duke of Wellington at the Bar of the House of Commons, addressed by the Speaker (engraving)
1618633 The late Duke of Wellington at the Bar of the House of Commons, addressed by the Speaker (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Autographs of the Wellington Family (engraving)

Autographs of the Wellington Family (engraving)
1618584 Autographs of the Wellington Family (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autographs of the Wellington Family)




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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.