Equestrian Portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington
1812 Apsley House
About this artwork
This equestrian portrait depicts the British military leader Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, mounted on a dark horse. It was painted by Francisco Goya following the Duke's victory in the Peninsular War.
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Interestingly, this painting was produced during the Peninsular War while Goya was based in Spain. The Duke of Wellington was notoriously difficult to paint, and it is said that he and Goya did not get along well, with Goya reportedly attempting to strike the Duke at one point after the Duke criticized his work.
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Equestrian Portrait of the 1st Duke of Wellington
Francisco Goya, 1812
