Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Field Marshal & Prime Minister

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Henry William Pickersgill was a sought-after British portrait painter. He entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1806 and exhibited at the Royal Academy from this year until 1872. Although known for his portraits, he also produced landscapes, scenes from the works of Shakespeare and Byron, and genre figure paintings. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1826 and in 1856 he assumed the role of librarian to the Royal Academy, a position he held until his death in 1875.
Charles Edward Wagstaff was a line, mezzotint and mixed-method engraver, specialising in portraits and historical and genre subjects, engraved after works by contemporary artists. He was born in London, where he is thought to have lived and worked.

People

Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington Wellesley (1769 - 1852)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, 19th century costume, military uniform, trousers, sash, glove, cloak, flag, coat of arms, medal, Duke, sword, soldier, field marshal

Materials & Techniques

mezzotint

Artist

Henry William Pickersgill (1782 - 1875)
Charles Edward Wagstaff (1808 - 1850)

Title

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) Field Marshal & Prime Minister

Date

published 8 October 1841

Medium

Mezzotint

Acquisition

Origin uncertain

Provenance

Acquired by 1994

GAC number

17106