Portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Size:XL: 90 x 60cm Temple Stairs

Temple Stairs

more usually known as St Bartholomew's Chapel

An inscription notes a 'steam column from Rotimahana 11

The dome of St Paul's Cathedral dominates the background

Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor

Portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Size:XL: 90 x 60cm Temple StairsCarte de visite head and shoulders portrait of Michael Faraday [roughly trimmed to an oval format]. Inscribed verso [by William Fletcher Barrett] 'Faraday a very pleasing portrait taken about 1850 I should say. WFB'. Engraved verso: 'John Watkins, photographer to the Queen 34 Parliament Street, London' Original: albumen print, carte de visite. 1850