William Hyde Wollaston, M.D. F.R.S.

• 1830
• Engraved by William Skelton, English. After a painting by John Jackson
  Made in London
• Plate: 14 x 10.75 in.
  Engraving on wove paper
• Not on display
• Gift of Fisher Scientific International
• Fisher Collection
• FA 2000.001.053
• No known copyright restrictions

Description

A seated portrait of William Hyde Wollaston (1766–1828), an English chemist and physicist. He is holding spectacles and a piece of paper.

Inscription

To His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex, K.G. & T.G.C.H. &c.&c.&c.&c./ This Portrait of the late Willian Hyde Wollaston, M.D. F.R.S. &c.&c.&c. is with H.R.Hss's/ most gracious permission most respectfully inscribed/ By His Royal Highnesses/ most dutiful & obedient Servant, Willm. Skelton.