Mr. James Watt

• 1809
• Engraved by C. Picart, after a drawing by W. Evans, after an original painting by Sir William Beechey, R.A. Published by T. Cadell for W. Davis, Strand, London
  Made in London
• 11.75 x 8.25 in.
  Stipple engraving on wove paper
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.004
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A half-length portrait of James Watt (1736–1819), inventor of the steam engine.

Inscription

From the original picture by Sir William Beechey, R.A., in his own Possession. Drawn by W. Evans, and engraved by C. Picart