Home > Fine Art > Apsley House paintings
Pieneman - Field Marshal Henry William Paget N070459
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Pieneman - Field Marshal Henry William Paget N070459
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Field Marshal Henry William Paget 1st Marquess of Anglesey (1768-1854) sketched by Jan Willem PIENEMAN in 1821 (WM 1481-1948). Despite personal differences with the Duke of Wellington, in 1815 General Paget commanded the Cavalry Corps. He successfully covered the withdrawal of the Allies following the Battle of Quatre Bras. At the Battle of Waterloo he led a spectacular cavalry charge that turned back D Erlons Corps from their assault. One of the last cannon shots fired that day hit Paget in the right leg, necessitating its amputation. According to anecdote he was close to Wellington when he was hit, exclaiming, " By God, sir, I ve lost my leg!" To which Wellington replied, " By God, sir, so you have!"
Media ID 4572027
© Historic England
Georgian Military Painting Waterloo
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Fine Art
> Apsley House paintings
> Heritage
> English Stately Homes
> Apsley House
> Portraits at Apsley House
> Waterloo 200
> Other Waterloo portraits
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
