The Duke of Wellington’s Favourite Mount, Copenhagen.

^{Copenhagen was the Duke of Wellington’s mount during theBattle of Waterloo, carrying him}continuously^{for 17 hours.Thereafter, Copenhagen continued to carry Wellington in parades and at other ceremonial events.}He was eventually retired to the Duke’sStratfield Saye Housewhere he lived as a pensioner for the remainder of his long life. Copenhagen was said to, “like being noticed” and “kissed hands and ate his apples with all possible grace.”

This is a rare print in fine condition with wide margins. Titled ‘My Horse’ the image is after a study by Sir Edwin Landseer and was published ‘London, May 21st 1851 by F.G. Mount, Her Majesty’s Publisher.’ It is presented in a mid 20th century dark-grey stained oak frame. Overall dimensions: 17.5 in x 23 in