England WW2 1940s Portrait Duke of Wellington by Lawrence Original Press Photo

Description: A rare, original photograph from a World War 2 era archive of British press photos. Many of these photos have press captions on the verso and/or censor release notes.Type & Size: A 6x8" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. This image depicts a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, one of Britain's most famous generals, illustrated by the artist Sir Thomas Lawrence. The Duke is seen here in a formal pose wearing period attire characteristic of the late 18th or early 19th century, against a plain, dark background.The Duke of Wellington, born Arthur Wellesley, was instrumental during the Napoleonic Wars, securing a decisive victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 which ultimately led to peace in Europe after decades of conflict. His legacy has continued to inspire British military efforts, particularly during challenging periods such as World War II.NO REPRODUCTION FEE PAYABLE.FORMER HERO - MODERN INSPIRATION.The Duke of Wellington was one of Britain’s most famous generals. He lived during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and among his many famous campaigns the one best remembered to-day is that of Waterloo in 1815. By this victory he not only secured forty years of unbroken peace for his country after twenty years of more or less continuous warfare, but also freed Europe from the tyranny of Napoleon.Wellington died ninety years ago, and was buried with other national heroes in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. But his spirit is alive to-day and inspires the men and women now fighting against another tyrant.This characteristic portrait of the Duke was painted by a contemporary, Sir Thomas Lawrence.THIS PHOTOGRAPH HAS BEEN PASSED BY THE CENSOR.Present in this photo: none

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