Black and white full-length seated studio portrait of Sir Charles Lyell. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. 187A Piccadilly and 62 Cheapside'. Pencil inscription on verso, 'Sir C. Lyell'. Ink inscription on verso, '38059'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers, and Miniature Painters, 187A Piccadilly, and 62, Cheapside, London'. Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet (1797-1875) was a geologist. He was the author of 'Principles of Geology' (1830-1833)
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print