John Gurwood
(1790-1845), Colonel; editor of the 'Wellington Despatches'Regency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 3 portraits
As a young infantry officer, Gurwood was badly wounded leading a storming party at the siege of Badajoz (1812). He transferred to the cavalry, had a number of staff jobs and was wounded again at Waterloo. He reached the rank of colonel, and was deputy-governor of the Tower of London before committing suicide, probably due to nervous strain and the lingering shock of his wounds.
by William Salter
oil on canvas, 1834-1840
NPG 3719
Unknown man, formerly known as John Gurwood
by Frederick Christian Lewis Sr, after Andrew Morton
stipple engraving, (1 February 1833)
NPG D35078
by Richard James Lane, printed by M & N Hanhart, published by John Mitchell, after Alfred, Count D'Orsay
lithograph with some hand-colouring, (27 May 1845)
NPG D46289
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