Portrait Study of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington by Jan Willem Pieneman

Portrait Study of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington 1821

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This oil on canvas portrait of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, was painted in 1821 by Dutch artist Jan Willem Pieneman, known for his portraits and historical paintings. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the Duke in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat against a plain background, highlighting his stoic demeanor and the respect he commanded. The portrait captures the essence of the Duke's personality, known for his military leadership and political influence during the Napoleonic Wars.

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After Pieneman had approached Wellington with a sketch for The Battle of Waterloo, he was granted permission to paint the protagonists from life. He spent much of 1821 and 1822 in London, as Wellington’s guest. During his time in the English capital the Duke himself and a number of British officers posed for him. Wellington hung the portraits in his London home, Apsley House, on the edge of Hyde Park, which is now open to the public.