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Dessert plate depicting Vittoria N081175
Filename: N081175.jpg
Size: 4008 x 4206 (8.7MB)
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 Vittoria N081175
APSLEY HOUSE, Hyde Park Corner, London. Item from the Wellington Museum depicting the battlefield of Vittoria, Spain (1813). 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 1034-1948
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a dessert plate that holds immense historical significance. Depicting Vittoria N081175, this exquisite piece of art is housed in the renowned APSLEY HOUSE, located at Hyde Park Corner in London. The plate is part of a remarkable dinner service gifted by the King of Prussia to the esteemed Duke of Wellington back in 1819. What makes this dessert plate truly exceptional is its portrayal of the battlefield of Vittoria, Spain, which witnessed significant events during the Peninsular War in 1813. This particular item belongs to an extraordinary collection known as the Prussian Service, consisting of various plates illustrating different episodes from Wellington's life. The attention to detail and craftsmanship displayed on this artifact are awe-inspiring. Every stroke and color choice brings forth a vivid representation of history onto porcelain canvas. It serves as a tangible reminder not only of Wellington's military triumphs but also highlights diplomatic relations between nations during that era. Photographed by A J Photographics for Historic England, this image immortalizes both artistic brilliance and historical legacy within a single frame. The photograph allows us to appreciate not just the beauty captured on camera but also offers us an opportunity to delve into our shared past through objects like these dessert plates – connecting us with moments long gone yet forever etched in time.
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