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Dessert plate depicting Badajoz N081169
Filename: N081169.jpg
Size: 4008 x 4290 (8.6MB)
Date: 4th July 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
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Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Dessert plate depicting Badajoz N081169
APSLEY HOUSE, Hyde Park Corner, London. Item from the Wellington Museum depicting the battlefield of Badajoz, Portugal (1812). Part of a dinner service which was given as a gift from the King of Prussia to the Duke of Wellington in 1819. Dessert Plates of the Prussian Service show scenes of events in Wellingtons life, in this case the Peninsular War. WM 1015-1948
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a dessert plate that holds immense historical significance. Depicting the battlefield of Badajoz, Portugal in 1812, this artifact is part of a remarkable dinner service gifted by the King of Prussia to the esteemed Duke of Wellington in 1819. Housed at APSLEY HOUSE, Hyde Park Corner in London, this particular plate belongs to the Wellington Museum collection. The dessert plates from the Prussian Service are truly exceptional as they depict pivotal moments from Wellington's life. In this case, it portrays scenes from the Peninsular War during his time as a military commander. The attention to detail and artistry on display transport us back to an era filled with courage and sacrifice. As we gaze upon this photograph captured by A J Photographics for Historic England, we cannot help but marvel at how such a simple object can encapsulate so much history within its delicate porcelain surface. It serves as a tangible reminder of the bravery and strategic brilliance exhibited by one of Britain's greatest military leaders. This image invites us to reflect on our shared past and appreciate those who have shaped our world through their actions. It reminds us that even everyday objects can become powerful symbols when imbued with historical significance.
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