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Louis Haghe (1806-85)

Funeral procession of the Duke of Wellington dated 1853

164.0 x 213.0 cm (frame, external) | RCIN 921504

Description

DM 2340: The procession passing Apsley House. The funeral car, drawn by eight horses, is preceded by a detachment of Life Guards. The equestrian statue of the Duke is seen on the arch on the right. 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)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

buff paper, pencil, bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

164.0 x 213.0 cm (frame, external)

133.0 x 181.0 cm (sight)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Funerals
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Apsley House [London]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Geodesy & Surveying
Topography
References

Other number(s)

RL 21504

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 2340

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