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Image number: RS.9666
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Portrait of Richard Waller
Date
18th century
Sitter
Richard Waller (1660 - 1715, British) , Natural philosopher
Creator
Thomas Murray (1663 - 1735, British) , Painter
Object type
Archive reference number
Material
Dimensions
height (painting): 754mm
width (painting): 632mm
width (painting): 632mm
Subject
Description
Half-length oval portrait of Richard Waller, his body half-turned to the viewer’s left. Dressed in a grey shoulder-length wig, white shirt and neck-cloth, with a peach-coloured robe.
Richard Waller was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1681.
Richard Waller was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1681.
Transcription
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RIC. WALLER ARM. REG. SOC. SECRET
RICHARD WALER. SECRETARY 1687-1709. By THOMAS MURRAY
RIC. WALLER ARM. REG. SOC. SECRET
RICHARD WALER. SECRETARY 1687-1709. By THOMAS MURRAY
Object history
Presented by Richard Waller, 1711.
The donation is recorded briefly in Council Minutes: “Mr Waller presented his Picture to the Society, for which he was thanked.“ [Royal Society Minutes of Council, Original, CMO/2, meeting 30 May 1711, p.189].
The donation is recorded briefly in Council Minutes: “Mr Waller presented his Picture to the Society, for which he was thanked.“ [Royal Society Minutes of Council, Original, CMO/2, meeting 30 May 1711, p.189].
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