Portrait of William Farr
Date
1854
Sitter
William Farr (1807 - 1883, British) , Epidemiologist
Creator - Organisation
Maull & Polyblank, Photographer
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 230mm
width (print): 180mm
width (print): 180mm
Subject
Description
Standing portrait of Wiliam Farr in a photographic studio, he holds the back of a chair in his left hand and is turned slightly to the left. A curtain and the edge of a round table are visible towards the right side of the image. The base of a brady stand to hold Farr in place whilst the photograph was being taken can be seen behind him.
Inscribed below: ‘1854/Wm Farr’
William Farr (1807-1883) British epidemiologist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1855.
Inscribed below: ‘1854/Wm Farr’
William Farr (1807-1883) British epidemiologist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1855.