Description

Stipple engraved portrait of Sir William Herschel (1738-1822).

"Engraved by E. Scriven // SIR W. HERSCHELL. // From a Crayon Picture by the late J. Russell, Esqre. R. A. // in the possession of Sir John Herschell."

Additional Information

From the collection of D. J. Lovell, author of "Optical Anecdotes" (International Society for Optical Engineering, 1981).