Credit: © The Royal Society
Image number: RS.9703
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Portrait of Henry Cavendish
Date
early 19th century
Sitter
Henry Cavendish (1731 - 1810, British) , Natural Philosopher, Natural philosopher
Creator
Charles Rosenberg I (1745 - 1844, British) , Miniaturist
After
William Alexander (1767 - 1816, British) , Painter
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Dimensions
height (print): 154mm
width (print): 123mm
width (print): 123mm
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Description
Full length portrait of Henry Cavendish in hat and long coat, his right hand tucked into the lapel.
Inscribed: “H. Cavendish", "The Honourable Henry Cavendish", 'Born 10th October 1731 Died 24th February 1810."
Henry Cavendish was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1760.
Inscribed: “H. Cavendish", "The Honourable Henry Cavendish", 'Born 10th October 1731 Died 24th February 1810."
Henry Cavendish was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1760.
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