Duke of Wellington 1835 - 1846
benedettopistrucci
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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medal
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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mid-section and head portrait
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profile
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This bronze medal, created by Benedetto Pistrucci between 1835 and 1846, depicts Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington in profile. The medal, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of 19th-century medallic art. The inscription around the portrait reads "Field Marshal Arthur, Duke of Wellington". Pistrucci, a renowned Italian medalist, was known for his intricate details and realistic portraiture, which are evident in this work.
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