Duke of Wellington plaque by Thomas Halliday
Duke of Wellington plaque by Thomas Halliday
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Duke of Wellington, Field Marshal Marquis Wellington. El Duque de Ciudad Rodrgigo. Ebony framed plaque by Thomas Halliday 1812.
The Thomas Halliday plaque of the Duke of Wellington is a notable example of 19th-century commemorative art. Crafted by Halliday, a skilled medallist and engraver, the plaque honours Arthur Wellesley, the famed British military leader and later Prime Minister. It features a detailed relief portrait of Wellington, capturing his stern yet commanding presence.
Halliday's work is celebrated for its precision and depth, bringing a lifelike quality to metal. Such plaques served both as tributes and as collectible artefacts, reflecting Victorian admiration for military heroism and national pride.
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