Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington NPG 7032

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Sir Thomas Lawrence

This portrait depicts Wellington as statesman rather than soldier. It was painted a year after he took office as Prime Minister. This was a troubled time for the Tories who were facing agitation over Catholic emancipation – which Wellington grudgingly supported -- and increasing demands for electoral reform — which he opposed firmly. Wellington’s imperious gaze and commanding presence in Lawrence’s portrait evokes the sitter’s firm resolve in facing down his critics and consolidating his party. The painting was commissioned by Sarah Child-Villiers, Countess... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.