Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)

Carlo Amatucci

shortly after 1813 · Pink wax on slate (?) ground; frame: papier maché lacquered black, and copper-gilt rim · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769–1852) — Carlo Amatucci

The sitter received the Order of the Tower and Sword [Portugese] in 1811; the Fleece, end of 1812 or beginning of 1813; the Garter, 1813.

Artist
Carlo Amatucci
Date
shortly after 1813
Medium
Pink wax on slate (?) ground; frame: papier maché lacquered black, and copper-gilt rim
Culture
Italian
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit line
Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938

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