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Dessert plate depicting the Lines of Torres Vedras N081173
Filename: N081167.jpg
Size: 4008 x 4590 (9.9MB)
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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Dessert plate depicting the Lines of Torres Vedras N081173
APSLEY HOUSE, Hyde Park Corner, London. Item from the Wellington Museum depicting the lines of Torres Vedras, Portugal. This series of forts was built in secret in 1809-10 to defend Lisbon. 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 1031-1948
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This print showcases a dessert plate that holds immense historical significance. Depicting the Lines of Torres Vedras, this exquisite piece is housed in APSLEY HOUSE, located at Hyde Park Corner in London. The plate belongs to the Wellington Museum and portrays the secret forts constructed between 1809-10 to safeguard Lisbon during the Peninsular War. A remarkable gift from the King of Prussia to the Duke of Wellington in 1819, this dessert plate forms part of a larger dinner service. Each plate within this Prussian Service narrates different events from Wellington's life, offering glimpses into his illustrious military career. This particular artifact immerses viewers into the dramatic landscape of battlefields where history was shaped. The Lines of Torres Vedras were not just mere fortifications; they represented an ingenious defensive strategy that played a crucial role in protecting Portugal against French invasion forces led by Napoleon Bonaparte. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness one chapter from Wellington's extraordinary journey. Through A J Photographics' lens, we can appreciate both the artistic beauty and historical importance captured within this image. It serves as a reminder of how objects like these dessert plates connect us with pivotal moments and individuals who have shaped our world. Let us cherish such artifacts as windows into our past and celebrate their preservation for future generations to admire and learn from.
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