Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)
Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)

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An over-life-size bronze statue of Wellington surmounting large grey granite stepped pedestal at the corners of which are four seated symbolic figures. Wellington, dressed in a military frock coat with military decoration, is depicted speaking in the House of Lords. A pile of Wellington's published military despatches is placed behind his right foot. At the front of the pedestal are the figure of Minerva, representing wisdom, and the helmeted figure of Mars, sword in hand, exemplifying valour. At the rear of the pedestal are two female figures: Victory, holding a wreath of oak leaves and a palm, and Peace, holding a palm with a cornucopia at her feet. Four rectangular bas reliefs panels refer to Wellington's roles as a military commander and statesman.

Title

Duke of Wellington (1769–1852)

Date

1855

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 396 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 579 x W 400 x D 400 cm

Accession number

M1_MH_S074

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Wellington Memorial Committee

Work type

Statue

Custodian

Manchester City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

30 August 1856

Access

at all times

Inscription description

ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION MDCCLLVI WELLINGTON BORN MAY I MDCCLXIX DIED SEPTEMBER XIV MDCCCLII

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