Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch
1818
97.0 x 158.0 cm
Wellington Museum
sir david wilkie (1785 – 1841)
Discover Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841), the celebrated Scottish painter known as the 'people's painter'. Explore his genre scenes, historical paintings, portraits & travel art. A key figure in 19th-century British art.
Wellington Museum (London, United Kingdom)
Wellington Museum, nestled in London’s Piccadilly, showcases the grandeur of Robert Adam architecture alongside Diego Velázquez’s captivating portraits and Napoleon memorabilia. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Waterloo Gallery and delve into the domestic life of the Dukes of Wellington, preserving a remarkable collection for future generations.
About this artwork
- Title: Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Waterloo Dispatch
- Artist: sir david wilkie
- Year: 1818
- Original dimensions: 97.0 x 158.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Wellington Museum
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Perceived brightness: shadow
- Topics: study