Waterloo Despatch Print by Sir David Wilkie

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Framed Print of Wilkie - Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch N070447

APSLEY HOUSE, London. The Chelsea Pensioners reading the Waterloo Despatch 1822 by Sir David WILKIE (1785-1841). WM 1469-1948. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England

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A group of Chelsea Pensioners sit together, their faces illuminated by the light of a candle as they read from a newspaper. The Waterloo Despatch is spread out before them, its pages turned to reveal the news of Napoleon's defeat. In this moment, they are united in their shared experience and sense of pride. Printed on high-quality paper, this reproduction captures every detail of Wilkie's 1822 painting. From the folds in their uniforms to the lines etched on their weathered faces, each figure is rendered with remarkable precision. The image conveys a sense of quiet contemplation and camaraderie among these veterans who have gathered to share in the news that will be remembered for generations to come. In this poignant scene, Wilkie masterfully evokes a feeling of intimacy and connection among his subjects.

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.7cm (9.6" x 6.2")

Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")