It was painted in 1829 when Wellington was prime minister，however，Lawrence died in 1830 leaving the portrait unfinished.The gallery believes it is a more attractive work because of that，with the viewer focusing more on the man himself rather than any clothes of power.

　　Dan Snow，the historian and broadcaster，said Wellington was a "Titanic figure" in British history...the only field greatest prime minister，a man of genius on and off the battlefield.He added："This arresting portrait must sit in the national collection and now，following an outpouring of donation，it will do.The artist has caught the Duke's legendary features.Among his many contributions to British life he formed the culture of unbending spirit in the face of difficulty."

　　The painting was lent to the NPG in 2015 for an exhibition marking the Battle of Waterloo.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文，主要向我们讲述了一间画廊筹措资金收藏惠灵顿公爵肖像的故事。惠灵顿被认为是英国最伟大的战士，他同时也是一位成功的政治家和军人。

　　1．Who was regarded as Britain's greatest soldier in the article?

　　A．Lucy Peltz.

　　B．Dan Snow.

　　C．Sir Thomas Lawrence.

　　D．The Duke of Wellington.

　　D　[细节理解题。根据文中倒数第二段"Dan Snow，the historian and broadcaster，said Wellington was a 'Titanic figure' in British history...the only field greatest prime minister，a man of genius on and off the battlefield."历史学家兼播音员Dan Snow说，惠灵顿是英国历史上的"泰坦尼克号"......战场上唯一最伟大的首相，一个有才华的人。可知惠灵顿被认为是英国最伟大的战士。故选D。]

　　2．Why did the NPG need to raise ￡300,000 last November?

　　A．Because it is aimed at ￡1.3m to draw a painting of Wellington.

B．Because it is short of fund to include the painting to its collection.