Description: An original 7x9.5" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThis photograph shows a painting of the Duke of Wellington, a celebrated piece by the artist Francisco Goya. The painting is notably missing, a mystery since its disappearance from the National Gallery in Britain on August 21, 1961. The reproduction details and the Associated Press caption describe this historical theft, highlighting its significance in art history.Francisco Goya was a renowned Spanish painter and is considered one of the most important Spanish artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, was a prominent military figure known for his victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. This painting is famous not only for its artist and subject but also for its mysterious disappearance, attracting significant media attention.Text PresentFOR USE WITH MILT MARMOR AP SPOTLIGHT ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY AMS OF AUGUST 19 (NY37-Aug.14) STILL AMONG THE MISSING— This celebrated Goya painting of the Duke of Wellington is still missing from Britain's National Gallery. The Goya theft remains as mystifying today as it has been since the night of Aug. 21,1961, when it disappeared. British govern- ment bought the Goya from Charles E Wrightsman, an American. He purchased it at an auction for $392,000. It is so famous it is doubtful the thief could sell it. (APWirephoto)(jwb31745fls)1962 TRIBUNE CUT ORDER Subject: DUKE OF WELLINGTON Size: 2 COL X ANNU 4 3/8" To run blue, on Thurs. ev. Ordered by: NL Time: 3:57 Date: 6-9-65 DUKE OF WELLINGTON Painted by Goya? JUN 3 1965 SEP 5 1962 S Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-16T16:27:51.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: painting, portrait, historical, art theft, Francisco Goya, Arthu
Theme: art, history, people, royalty
Featured Person/Artist: Duke of Wellington, Goya, Charles Wrightsman
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1961
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x9.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed