General Sir William Henry Clinton (1769–1846)

This portrait of General Sir William Henry Clinton depicts a British military officer who served in the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo. Clinton held various commands throughout the Napoleonic Wars, and this portrait records his military career for posterity. The portrait reflects Beechey's extensive practice among the English gentry and professional classes, executed with the solid, dependable technique that made him widely trusted across all levels of Georgian society.

The military bearing and formal uniform are rendered with precision, the officer's features characterized with the naturalistic directness of Beechey's mature portrait style.