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Louis Haghe (1806-85)

The Lying-in-State of The Duke of Wellington, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 12th-17th November 1852 drawn 1854

27.5 x 21.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 916696

The Lying-in-State of The Duke of Wellington, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 12th-17th November 1852

Louis Haghe (1806-85)

The Lying-in-State of The Duke of Wellington, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, 12th-17th November 1852 drawn 1854

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

DM 2338: interior of the Great Hall of the Royal Hospital, draped in black, the catafalque illuminated under a black canopy. The lying-in-state is described in full in 'The London Gazette'. Signed and dated.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Louis Haghe (1806-85)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

Search the collection Royal Hospital [Chelsea]
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bodycolour, gum

watercolour painting

Measurements

27.5 x 21.0 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Architectural design
Interiors
History
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria & House of Windsor 1837-)
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria 1837-1901)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Other number(s)

RL 16696

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 2338

HMD : Haswell Miller, A.E., & Dawnay, N.P., 1970. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London – HMD 2278

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