The Triumph of the Duke of Wellington (sketch) 

"The Triumph of the Duke of Wellington (sketch)" is a dramatic depiction of the Duke riding in a chariot pulled by white horses. Above, a winged figure, perhaps Victory, descends from the heavens while a multitude of angels watch on. Below, the vanquished forces of Napoleon are depicted as grotesque beasts, emphasizing the triumph of the Duke and the British. James Ward (1769-1859) was a prolific British artist, known for his historical paintings and animal studies, and this sketch, though incomplete, gives us a glimpse of his powerful style.