Portrait of General Sir George Cooke, British soldier, 1821. Artist: Jan Willem Pieneman.

Portrait of General Sir George Cooke, British soldier, 1821. Artist: Jan Willem Pieneman.

2-631-700 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Portrait of General Sir George Cooke, British soldier, 1821. In 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo, Major-General Cooke (1768-1837) commanded 1st Division (Foot Guards), who successfully defended the Chateau of Hougoumont theroughout the day. He lost his right arm during the battle. From the collection of Apsley House, London.


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Creator
  1. Jan Willem Pieneman, attributed to: Dutch: Artist, painter, printmaker
Subject
  1. Sir George Cooke: British: Soldier, General

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3855x5000
File Size : 56,470kb


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  1. N070456
  1. 0250004074
  1. 2-631-700
  1. 2631700
  1. N070456


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