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Arthur Wellesley Collection

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

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co

The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Artist: Newton & Co
The Army and Navy, Wellington and Nelson, c1805. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) and Admiral Lord Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century)

Map of the Battle of Waterloo, 18th June 1815 (19th century). Battle plan showing the positions of the British and French armies at the outset of the battle

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815

British army advancing at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Duke of Wellington ordering the entire British line to advance at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho)

Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho)
1268536 Wellington at Waterloo (colour litho) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas Lawrence

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Portrait of Anglo-Irish soldier and future British prime minister Arthur Wellesley

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton

The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
The Forlorn Hope At Badajos, 1906. British troops at the Siege of Badajoz, Spain, in 1812 during the Peninsular War. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley

Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley
Major-General Arthur Wellesley in 1806, later Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Grenadier in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Creator: Unknown
" The Grenadier" in Wilton Mews, Where Coachmen Drink No More, c1935. Public house in Belgravia, London, built in 1720 as the officers mess for the senior infantry regiment of the British

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). British infantry fighting off an attack by French cavalry at the battle fought two days before Waterloo. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Great Wellington Statue (engraving)

The Great Wellington Statue (engraving)
1617271 The Great Wellington Statue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Wellington Statue)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte

Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte
Vintage engraving of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Anchor, Liphook, Hampshire, 1936. The Royal Anchor hotel, 18th century coaching inn on the London to Portsmouth road

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century

A Wellington Boot- or the Head of the Armye, 19th century. A satirical political cartoon of the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in 1827

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Banquet commemorating the victory at Waterloo, 1836 (1900)

Banquet commemorating the victory at Waterloo, 1836 (1900). A banquet held by the Duke of Wellington at Apsley House, his London residence, on 18 June 1836

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht

War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur of Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1847 (engraving)

Arthur of Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1847 (engraving)
8611919 Arthur of Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 1847 (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1769-1852, Arthur of Wellesley, Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Meeting of Wellington and Blücher at Waterloo, 18 June 1815, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at Waterloo, (Belle-Alliance), 18 June 1815, (1936). Begungung Wellingtons Mit Blucher Bei Waterloo (Belle-Alliance) 18 Juni 1815

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Steel engraving british Prime minister Duke Wellington

Steel engraving british Prime minister Duke Wellington
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Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Defeat and Death of Dhoondiah at Conaghull, 1800, (early-mid 19th century). Indian military leader Dhondia Wagh (also known as Malik Jahan Khan)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle

A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Creator: John Doyle
A Rude Design for a Grand Historical Picture of The Death of Caesar, 1836. Satire of British politics, with politicians in a scene from " Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland

Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
Storming of St. Sebastian, August 31, 1813, 1909. In the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts

On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Artist: Ernest Crofts
On the Evening of the Battle of Waterloo, 1879 (1906). Napoleon preparing to leave the battlefield. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906)

French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). Artist: P Jazet
French cuirassiers charging a British infantry square at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: 5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, The Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812

5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, The Battle of Salamanca, 22nd July 1812
5th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Battle of Salamanca, Spain, 22nd July 1812. The Battle of Salamanca was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington

Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington
ARM123905 Portrait of Queen Victoria on Horseback, with Windsor Castle, the Duke of Wellington and the Household Brigade in the Background, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Grant

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Signing of the capitulation of Paris at the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 3rd July 1815 (w/c)

Signing of the capitulation of Paris at the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 3rd July 1815 (w/c)
904813 Signing of the capitulation of Paris at the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, 3rd July 1815 (w/c) by Italian School, (19th century); Musee de l'Ile de France, Sceaux, France

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir d List, 1830-1835. Creator: John Bruce

Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir d List, 1830-1835. Creator: John Bruce
Silhouette of a Celebrated Commander on the Retir d List, 1830-1835

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving)
1729025 Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, 18th June 1815 (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)

The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho)
5207760 The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napoleonic Wars, 1804-1815)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving)

A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving)
7234811 A cobbler buying a bust from a travelling Italian sculptor. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher, c. 1940s (colour litho)

The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher, c. 1940s (colour litho)
IL439461 The Meeting of Wellington and Blucher, c.1940s (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British politician and officer (engraving)

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British politician and officer (engraving)
1734768 Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British politician and officer (engraving) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); (add.info.: engraving by H. Robinson); English, out of copyright

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington (litho)

Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington (litho)
7168966 Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington (litho) by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)

Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho)
7157430 Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, City of London (engraving)

Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, City of London (engraving)
7153941 Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Wellington & Blugher [sic], England, 1875/1900. Creator: Thomas Stevens

Wellington & Blugher [sic], England, 1875/1900. Creator: Thomas Stevens. Wellington & Blugher [sic], England
Wellington & Blugher [sic], England, 1875/1900. Battlefield scene with the Duke of Wellington and Field Marshal Blucher

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7177177

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829. Creator: Pierre Langlumé

The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829. Creator: Pierre Langlumé
The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Coalition military commanders of the Napoleonic Wars: Fabian Gottlieb von der Osten-Sacken

Coalition military commanders of the Napoleonic Wars: Fabian Gottlieb von der Osten-Sacken
6031982 Coalition military commanders of the Napoleonic Wars: Fabian Gottlieb von der Osten-Sacken, Russian General of Infantry; Matvei Platov

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Capture of the fort and city of Seringapatnam by the British, Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, India

Capture of the fort and city of Seringapatnam by the British, Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, India, 1799 (engraving)
6032217 Capture of the fort and city of Seringapatnam by the British, Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, India, 1799 (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The Duke of Wellington (oil on canvas)

The Duke of Wellington (oil on canvas)
1781675 The Duke of Wellington (oil on canvas) by Simpson, John (1782-1847); 256x175 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Place Louis XV, Paris, September 1815 (w / c on paper)

Place Louis XV, Paris, September 1815 (w / c on paper)
1772202 Place Louis XV, Paris, September 1815 (w/c on paper) by Loftie, William (fl.1815); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Maj William Loftie, 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington

Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington
1772183 Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington, 1808-14 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: The new Christmas pantomime (litho)

The new Christmas pantomime (litho)
983785 The new Christmas pantomime (litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Christmas pantomime)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: Taking of the Fort and City of Seringapatam, 4 May 1799 (engraving)

Taking of the Fort and City of Seringapatam, 4 May 1799 (engraving)
1108159 Taking of the Fort and City of Seringapatam, 4 May 1799 (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking of the Fort and City of Seringapatam)

Background imageArthur Wellesley Collection: In Commemoration of The Dukes Birthday (engraving)

In Commemoration of The Dukes Birthday (engraving)
1103951 In Commemoration of The Dukes Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Commemoration of The Dukes Birthday)



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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.