Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley

Sitterback to top

• Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley (1760-1842), Politician and Governor-General of India; brother of Wellington. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Bacon the Younger (1777-1859). Artist of 2 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This classical-style bust was part of a project to erect a full-length statue celebrating Wellesley's time in India.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 650
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 522

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Beningbrough Hall
• Regency Empire Portraits
• Sculptures