Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Britain's greatest military hero The Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Lawrence, the finest portraitist of the era. Join historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, in conversation with Christie's specialist Clemi Sinclair as they uncover the story.
Painted in 1820 by Sir Thomas Lawrence following the Battle of Waterloo, this arresting portrait of one of Britain’s most celebrated military commanders leads the Old Masters Evening Sale, 30 June.
Described by Wellington himself as ‘one of the best, if not the best’ of Lawrence’s works, it holds a rare intimacy that pierces the heroic aura of this military paragon. It’s no surprise then that Wellington chose the image for mezzotints gifted to friends and admirers.
From the collection of Sir Robert Ogden, C.B.E., Hon. L.L.D., this defining image is not to be missed during the Classic Week exhibition in London, 26 June – 8 July, ahead of the sale.
🗓️ Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale | London | 30 June
Britain's greatest military hero The Duke of Wellington by Sir Thomas Lawrence, the finest portraitist of the era. Join historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, in conversation with Christie's specialist Clemi Sinclair as they uncover the story.
Painted in 1820 by Sir Thomas Lawrence following the Battle of Waterloo, this arresting portrait of one of Britain’s most celebrated military commanders leads the Old Masters Evening Sale, 30 June.
Described by Wellington himself as ‘one of the best, if not the best’ of Lawrence’s works, it holds a rare intimacy that pierces the heroic aura of this military paragon. It’s no surprise then that Wellington chose the image for mezzotints gifted to friends and admirers.
From the collection of Sir Robert Ogden, C.B.E., Hon. L.L.D., this defining image is not to be missed during the Classic Week exhibition in London, 26 June – 8 July, ahead of the sale.
🗓️ Christie’s Old Masters Evening Sale | London | 30 June
