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This portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was painted after he had defeated the French forces of Napoleon and entered Madrid victorious in August 1812. Wellington sat for Goya shortly after his arrival in Madrid, and the artist produced a large painting of the Duke on horseback (Apsley House, London), a drawing (British Museum, London) and our painting on panel. Although this portrait was probably painted directly from life, Goya later altered Wellington’s pose and made significant changes to the composition as the Duke was awarded the different medals and military orders he wears here. Wellington was a short man, and Goya paints him in an upright pose with his head held high, as if wishing to appear taller. The composition’s simplicity focuses our attention on Wellington’s face.
Title
The Duke of Wellington
Date
1812-14
Medium
Oil on mahogany
Measurements
H 64.3 x W 52.4 cm
Accession number
NG6322
Acquisition method
Bought with aid from the Wolfson Foundation and a special Exchequer grant, 1961
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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