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The artist's description of the painting is pasted on the verso of the painting: 'The picture represents the last desperate effort of Napoleon to force the left centre of the allied army and turn their position. In the centre … are several battalions of the Imperial Guard, formed into one massive column, led on by Marshal Ney, who… is received in front by Captain Bolton’s Battery, while General Maitland’s Brigade of Guards attack the French on their right, and General Adams’ Brigade assail their left. This combined attack throws the head of the French column into irreparable confusion, perceiving which, the Duke of Wellington, who, with his staff, is immediately behind Captain Bolton’s Battery, orders the general advance of the allied army, covered by arrange of batteries seen on the right and left of the Duke’s position.

English Heritage, The Wellington Collection, Apsley House

London

Title

The Battle of Waterloo

Date

1843

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 118 x W 310 cm

Accession number

WM.1539-1948

Acquisition method

management transferred from the Victoria and Albert Museum to English Heritage, 2004

Work type

Painting

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English Heritage, The Wellington Collection, Apsley House

149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London W1J 7NT England

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