Fine portrait of Sir John Frederic William Herschel, c1835

$600.00

Superb, large black and white portrait of Herschel, Astronomer & first Herschel Baronet of Slough, Sir John Frederic William Herschel (1792-1871), who was the son of more famous astronomer William Herschel.

Very fine portrait by engraver to His Majesty, William Ward, A.R.A. ( 1762-1826), after the painting by Henry William Pickersgill, R.A. (1782-1875). Published in London circa 1835.

This beautiful engraving is too large for our scanner, but the camera does not do justice to the detail. If you would like further images please let us know. Engraving measures 37 x 28cm (approximately 14 1/2 x 11 inches). Fine condition