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Arthur Wellesley Collection (page 6)

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

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Toulouse, 10th April 1814, from The Victories of the Duke of Wellington

Toulouse, 10th April 1814, from The Victories of the Duke of Wellington
STC126365 Toulouse, 10th April 1814, from The Victories of the Duke of Wellington, engraved by T. Fielding, pub. 1819 (coloured engraving) by Westall

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars

Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars
STC174274 Entrance of Lord Wellington into Salamanca at the head of a Regiment of Hussars, May 20th 1813, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and her Allies from 1799 to 1815

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Armorial Achievement of Field-Marshal Arthur Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH (engraving)

Armorial Achievement of Field-Marshal Arthur Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH (engraving)
1618587 Armorial Achievement of Field-Marshal Arthur Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618459 Duke of Wellington (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 September 1852)

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

Removal of the Wellington Statue (engraving)
1624260 Removal of the Wellington Statue (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removal of the Wellington Statue)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Visit of His Grace the Duke of Wellington to the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)

Visit of His Grace the Duke of Wellington to the Great Exhibition Building (engraving)
1625557 Visit of His Grace the Duke of Wellington to the Great Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington Statue as it appeared June 1846 (engraving)

Wellington Statue as it appeared June 1846 (engraving)
1594188 Wellington Statue as it appeared June 1846 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington Statue as it appeared June 1846)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Apparatus employed in removing and raising Mr Wyatts Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Apparatus employed in removing and raising Mr Wyatts Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1594341 Apparatus employed in removing and raising Mr Wyatts Statue of the Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Drawings at the British Museum (engraving)

Drawings at the British Museum (engraving)
1591751 Drawings at the British Museum (engraving) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawings at the British Museum)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gold)

Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gold)
1268509 Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington and the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (gold) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

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)
1268505 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, 1815 (bronze)

Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (bronze)
1268500 Medal commemorating the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (bronze) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Medal commemorating Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal)

Medal commemorating Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal)
1268498 Medal commemorating Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, 1815 (white metal) by German School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Medal commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, 1820 (bronze)

Medal commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, 1820 (bronze)
1268482 Medal commemorating the Battle of Waterloo, 1815, 1820 (bronze) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance, aquatint by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl)

Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance, aquatint by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl)
1268432 Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance, aquatint by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812), 1818 (coloured aquatint) by Heath

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders

The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders
1268369 The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson!, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington at Waterloo (aquatint)

Wellington at Waterloo (aquatint)
3744584 Wellington at Waterloo (aquatint) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by T. Fielding for The Victories of the Duke of Wellington, pub)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)

Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon)
1268513 Waterloo Medal, 1815 (silver with silk ribbon) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Awarded to A/Commandant Thomas Benton, Field Train Department)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington at Waterloo, 1815 (w / c on paper)

Wellington at Waterloo, 1815 (w / c on paper)
1772199 Wellington at Waterloo, 1815 (w/c on paper) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington (engraving)

Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618588 Duke of Wellington (engraving) by Herring, Benjamin (1830-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 November 1852)

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

Death of the Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1618430 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: Prize Model for the Wellington Monument (engraving)

Prize Model for the Wellington Monument (engraving)
1609079 Prize Model for the Wellington Monument (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Model for the Wellington Monument)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Marble Statue of the late Duke of Wellington, by Noble, just erected at the East India House

Marble Statue of the late Duke of Wellington, by Noble, just erected at the East India House (engraving)
1608173 Marble Statue of the late Duke of Wellington, by Noble, just erected at the East India House (engraving) by English School

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Battle of Waterloo, 1824 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Waterloo, 1824 (oil on canvas)
1765816 The Battle of Waterloo, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Pieneman, Jan Willem (1779-1853); 567A--823 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington Memorial and Register House, Edinburgh (colour photo)

Wellington Memorial and Register House, Edinburgh (colour photo)
3093892 Wellington Memorial and Register House, Edinburgh (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellington Memorial and Register House, Edinburgh)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles)

Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles)
3062535 Campaign cloak, belonging to Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1803-15 (textiles) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving)

Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving)
819131 Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo (engraving) by Terry, G.W. (18th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington and his staff at Waterloo)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1821 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c. 1821 (oil on canvas)
1109364 Portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, c.1821 (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); 76.2x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya

The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812. Creator: Workshop of Francisco de Goya
The Duke of Wellington, c. 1812

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The State Cerberus, A Leaf Out of the AEnead, Freely Translated, December 11, 1834

The State Cerberus, A Leaf Out of the AEnead, Freely Translated, December 11, 1834

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Military display in London attended by...his Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Majesty the King of the Belgians

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of the Duke of Wellington, by Count d Orsay, 1845. Although not more than two feet in height, the statue scarcely deserves its diminutive appellation; since there is a dignity pervading

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The new Royal Exchange, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The new Royal Exchange, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The new Royal Exchange, 1844. View of the Royal Exchange and equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, in the City of London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

The Royal Allied Oak and Self-Created Mushroom Kings, May 29, 1815

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington, 1828. Creator: William Say

The Duke of Wellington, 1828. Creator: William Say
The Duke of Wellington, 1828

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Unveiling of an equestrian sculpture of British soldier and politician Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, in front of the Royal Exchange

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The City Wellington Statue, 1844. Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, made by Sir Francis Chantrey. The scupture stands outside the Royal Exchange in London

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Battle Scene (Waterloo), 1815-66. Creator: Hippolyte Bellangé

Battle Scene (Waterloo), 1815-66. Creator: Hippolyte Bellangé
Battle Scene (Waterloo), 1815-66

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: R. Ackermanns Transparency on the Victory of Waterloo, June 1, 1815. June 1, 1815

R. Ackermanns Transparency on the Victory of Waterloo, June 1, 1815. June 1, 1815
R. Ackermanns Transparency on the Victory of Waterloo, June 1, 1815

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. April 1, 1814

The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. April 1, 1814
The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. Gebhardt von Blucher, the Duke of Wellington and Austrian emperor Francis I consign the figure emperor Napoleon to the oven

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Transparency: Exhibited at R. Ackermanns in the Strand on the 27th November

Transparency: Exhibited at R. Ackermanns in the Strand on the 27th November 1815, the Day on which the General Peace was Celebrated in London, November 27, 1815

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Caledonian Hotel and statue of Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington), Edinburgh

Caledonian Hotel and statue of Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington), Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: A Fair Game, 1835. Creator: John Doyle

A Fair Game, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
A Fair Game, 1835. Politicians throwing sticks at targets surmounted by crowns. Satirical cartoon on British politics by H.B. (John Doyle). [Thomas McLean, London, 1835]

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Creator: John Doyle

Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Former Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham stands in the dock, as Sir Robert Peel explains his crime of incendiarism to judge King William IV

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle

Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
Dispersion of the Thimble-Rig, 1834. British politicians: Agad, here is the Police ; I shan t stir a peg ; I ll be off ; Then so shall I

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Going to the Fair with it!... 1837. Creator: John Doyle

Going to the Fair with it!... 1837. Creator: John Doyle
Going to the Fair with it!. A Cant Phrase for doing any thing in an extravagant way - Known it is presumed to most persons, 1837

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: An original sketch from which it is presumed Hogarth took his... picture The Cock Pit, 1837

An original sketch from which it is presumed Hogarth took his... picture The Cock Pit, 1837
An original sketch from which it is presumed Hogarth took his well-known picture The Cock Pit, 1837. Politicians at a cock fight - the word Ireland is written in the arena

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Modern Antaeus, 1833. Creator: John Doyle

The Modern Antaeus, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Modern Antaeus, 1833. John Wilson Croker; Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey as Antaeus from Greek mythology, standing on the word Reform ; Henry Pelham Pelham-Clinton




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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.