Overall height: 19cm (7.4in)
A mid 19th century cast and chased bronze bust of the Duke of Wellington in the guise of a Roman general.
This bust of Wellington depicts Wellington at the height of his military career. His classical military dress, emphasizes his role as the vanquisher of Napoleon, and, in the tradition of ancient Rome, alludes to a glorious military career as a necessary precursor to a successful political one.