A young man holding a top hat, previously identified doubtfully as Charles Robert Darwin. Silhouette in black ink heightened with gold.
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- 2380i
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Description
Previous identification of subject as Darwin was derived from later inscription in ink in lower right corner, "C. Darwin", itself probably derived from pencil inscription of the same name on the verso
Physical description
1 drawing : pen and ink, with gold
Lettering
Name (of subject?) inscribed faintly on verso: "Mr J. Carroll [?]"
References note
R. Burgess, Portraits of doctors & scientists in the Wellcome Institute, London 1973, hors catalogue no. 764.18
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2380i
Creator/production credits
In the style of the Frith brothers who traded under the name Royal Victoria Gallery in the 1840s
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Location Status Access Closed stores