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Print (Etching and Engraving) of Sir William Herschel by E. Scriven after John Russell, London, 1830-1841

Inventory Number 53668


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.53668

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Engraved by E. Scrivens. Sir W. Herschell. From a crayon picture by the late J. Rusell Esq. R.A. in the possession of Sir John Herschell.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Physical technique
Etching
Stipple engraving
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 220mm Width: 162mm
Inventory No
53668

Description

Etching and stipple engraving. Half length portrait, holding drawing of 'The Georgian Planet with the Satellites.'