Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley when 2nd Earl of Mornington
16 of 18 portraits of Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley
Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley when 2nd Earl of Mornington
by Sir Emery Walker, after Richard Cosway
photogravure, late 19th - early 20th century (1783)
5 in. x 3 3/4 in. (126 mm x 94 mm) plate size; 7 3/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (187 mm x 120 mm) paper size
Given by Westminster Public Libraries, 1943
Reference Collection
NPG D7595
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Sitterback to top
- Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley (1760-1842), Politician and Governor-General of India; brother of Wellington. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Cosway (1742-1821), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 96 portraits, Sitter in 15 portraits.
- Sir Emery Walker (1851-1933), Process-engraver and printer. Artist associated with 109 portraits, Sitter in 10 portraits.
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- Victorian Masquerade
Until 2 June
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On display at Schallaburg, Austria in the exhibition 'India of the Maharajas'



