General Sir Arthur Wellesley, K. P. 1803 by Anonymous

General Sir Arthur Wellesley, K. P. 1803 before 1893

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personal sketchbook

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historical font

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This anonymous engraving, "General Sir Arthur Wellesley, K. P. 1803," is part of a collection of engravings housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The work depicts Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, standing in military uniform against a background of a battlefield. He is shown holding a sword, with a distant landscape view, possibly depicting the aftermath of a battle. Though the artist remains unknown, the detailed portraiture suggests a skillful hand at capturing the likeness of a significant figure. The engraving is notable for its historical value as a representation of a pivotal figure in British military history.

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