Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Sights > British Museum
The Wellington Tree Cupboard
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Wellington Tree Cupboard
This tree was made from an elm tree that sheltered the Duke of Wellington during the Battle of Waterloo, in Belgium
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8622918
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10716745
British Museum Carved Cupboard Drawers Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Gift Homage Napoleon Rosales Rosid Shelter Treasures Ulmus Waterloo Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Furniture Magnoliophyta Ulmaceae
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> Belgium
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sights
> British Museum
> Historic
> Battles
> Battle of Waterloo
> Duke of Wellington
> Historic
> Battles
> Battle of Waterloo
> Popular Themes
> Battle of Waterloo
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite print showcases the remarkable Wellington Tree Cupboard, a unique piece of furniture and a living homage to history, housed in the hallowed halls of the British Museum. The Wellington Tree Cupboard derives its name from the legendary elm tree under which the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, sought refuge during the pivotal Battle of Waterloo in Belgium on June 18, 1815. The tree, a stalwart witness to the historic clash between the Duke and Napoleon Bonaparte, was later felled and transformed into this magnificent piece of furniture. The intricately carved cupboard, adorned with delicate floral and geometric patterns, boasts an impressive stature and a rich history. Its drawers, filled with hidden treasures, hold the secrets of the past, while its solid elm wood structure stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of nature. The Ulmus tree, a member of the Ulmaceae family, is an angiosperm, dicot, and a flowering plant, belonging to the order Rosales, subclass Rosid, and family Fabaceae. The Wellington Tree Cupboard is a rare example of the eudicot, angiospermae, and magnoliophyta classes, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom. This magnificent piece of furniture, now a cherished exhibit, serves not only as a beautiful addition to the British Museum but also as a reminder of the significant events that shaped European history. The Wellington Tree Cupboard is a symbol of nature's enduring presence and the importance of preserving history for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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.
