Men of Science living in 1807-1808 assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution, showing Sir Jo...
Men of Science living in 1807-1808 assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution, showing Sir Joseph Banks and Robert Brown, 1807-1808 / drawn by John Frederick Skill, engraved by William Walker
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Date
1807-1808
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Physical Description
Contents
1 photograph - 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.
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Contents
Photograph of pencil and wash drawing. Banks is shown to the left of the group, wearing riband and star. Robert Brown is second left from Banks, standing at back of the group.
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Full title
Men of Science living in 1807-1808 assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution, showing Sir Joseph Banks and Robert Brown, 1807-1808 / drawn by John Frederick Skill, engraved by William Walker
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Notes
General note
Original measured 25 1/2 x 50 1/2 in. Brass label on the frame reads "Men of Science living in 1807-1808 assembled in the Library of the Royal Institution / this group was designed by William Walker, Engraver, the portraits being derived from the best authorities which could be obtained. The grouping was arranged by Sir John Gilbert, R.A., and th...
Signature / Inscriptions
Facsimile signatures below drawing.
Description source
Information transferred from pictures card catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2008-2009
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Originals held by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
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YK5QoM6n
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/YK5QoM6n
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862537
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