William Salter: A Portraitist of Victorian Grandeur William Salter (1804 – 22 December 1875) stands as a prominent figure in 19th-century British portraiture, celebrated primarily for his monumental depiction of the Waterloo Banquet—a tableau vivant capturing the momentous occasion commemorating Wellington’s victory at Waterloo. More than just a painter, Salter was an educator and traveler whose experiences profoundly shaped his artistic vision, resulting in works imbued with meticulous detail and psychological insight. Early Life & Education Born in Honiton, Devon, William Salter received…