Portrait of Charles Lyell

Date

mid-1860s

Sitter

Charles Lyell (1797 - 1875, British) , Geologist

Creator

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813 - 1901, British) , Photographer

Object type

photograph
digital

Image reference

IM/002831

Material

paper
ink

Technique

albumen print

Subject

Earth Sciences
> Geology

Content object

book

Description

Seated portrait of Charles Lyell, looking to the left of the camera [as viewed], elbow resting on a table on which three books are present. Draping is visible behind Lyell and on the table.

Forward facing inscription: 'Mayall Photo London & Brighton'

Sir Charles Lyell (1797-1875) British geologist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1826. IM 002831

Associated place

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   > Europe
      > United Kingdom
         > London