A Painting of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson (1st baronet of Currygrane, in the County of Longford) by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley (1880- 1952)
In ArchiveFramed Oil Painting by Oswald Birley (after) (1880 - 1922) 1931 - 154 Council Asset Reference
A Painting of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson (1st baronet of Currygrane, in the County of Longford) by Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley (1880- 1952)
Sir Henry is pictured dressed in his Military uniform as befits his rank, sitting with crossed knees, with hands clasped around his Cane. In a further informal element his Military cap is lying upturned behind the sitter.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson 1st Baronet was one of the most senior British Army staff officers during the First World War. In 1910 Wilson became Director of Military Operations at the British War Office.
Wilson and his family had long been active in Unionist politics, with both his Father and older brother having stood unsuccessfully for Election in the late 19th Century.
Wilson supported Ulster Unionist opponents of Home Rule.
By 1918 he was Chief of the Imperial General Staff (the professional Head of the British Army) a position which he continued to hold after the War ended.
After retiring from the Army Wilson briefly served as a Member of Parliament. He was also a Security Adviser to the newly formed Government of Northern Ireland.
This is owned by Belfast City Council 1931 - 154 Council Asset Reference. Image reproduced with the permission of Belfast City Council