Portrait of Charles Lyell
Date
mid-1860s
Sitter
Charles Lyell (1797 - 1875, British) , Geologist
Creator
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813 - 1901, British) , Photographer
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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
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
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