Lieutenant-General Viscount Hugh Gough (1779–1869), Army Staff

Image credit: National Army Museum

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

Having joined the Army in 1793, Gough served initially at the Cape of Good Hope and the West Indies. In 1809, he embarked for service in the Peninsular War in command of the Royal Irish Fusiliers, and took part in the Battles of Talavera (1809), Barrosa (1811) and Vitoria (1813). He was promoted major-general in 1830. In 1837, he was appointed to command a division of the Madras army in India; four years later he was sent to command the British troops in the First China War (1839–1842). After the conclusion of the war in 1842, Gough was appointed Commander-in-Chief in India where he saw action in the First Sikh War (1845–1846). Although successful, Gough’s army suffered heavy losses against the Sikhs and his tactics were criticised. He was replaced by Sir Charles Napier.

National Army Museum

London

Title

Lieutenant-General Viscount Hugh Gough (1779–1869), Army Staff

Date

c.1850

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 253 x W 160 cm

Accession number

NAM. 1999-02-24

Acquisition method

gift from the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum, 1999

Work type

Painting

National Army Museum

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 4HT England

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue