Lot 53

ENGLISH SCHOOL C.1910
COPENHAGEN - THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S CHARGER

Auction: 21 July 2012 at 11:00 BST
£750
Description
Inscribed with historical information label verso, oil on canvas
Dimensions
28cm x 25cm (11in x 10in)
Footnote
This painting depicts The Duke of Wellington's favourite horse, Copenhagen on whom he rode at Waterloo. Copenhagen was buried with military honours in 1836. This painting formerly hung in Apsley House, Wellington's London residence.
