Major Henry Walter Bellew (1803-1842), Bengal Army Staff, 1841 (c).

Oil on canvas, artist unknown, 1841 (c).

Bust-length, in uniform, looking to right.

From 18 August 1841, during the 1st Afghan War (1838-1842), Henry Bellew was Assistant Quarter Master General (AQMG), being 1st AQMG of the Army from 12 January 1842. However, his appointment was short-lived as he was killed in action the following day at Khurd Kabak Pass, 13 January 1842.