Black and white seated studio portrait of J.L. Macfarlane. He is shown with a drawing, with a pencil in his hand. Printed inscription on recto, 'Stuart, Bros. 47, Brompton Road'. Ink inscription on verso, 'Yours truly J. Macfarlane No. 68038'. Printed inscription on verso, 'Photographers Medal for Merit. W. & J. Stuart 47 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London. As we preserve all negatives, copies equal to this can always be had by sending name and number, this portrait can either be reduced to the smallest miniature or enlarged to any size up to life and finished in oil, water colors, crayons, &c.'. J.L. Macfarlane (1836-1913) was a botanical artist and lithographer, specialising in orchid portraiture. He was a contributor to 'The Florist' and 'Pomologist' magazines
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.3 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print