Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) curtis attended by Sir Robert Peel

attended by Sir Robert Peel

Alluding to the jousting for the title

A view of Edinburgh showing the Castle

This example is almost entirely original and had only one previous owner

and Science

Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) curtis attended by Sir Robert PeelThree quarter length studio portrait of T H Huxley reclining in an chair, body in near profile, head turned slightly to the viewer. Huxley's hands are clasped at his lap and he wears a signet ring on his left hand. Arched gold surround, inscribed below in gold: 'Photographed by MAULL & POLYBLANK, 55, Gracechurch Street and 187A Piccadilly, London.' Signed below in ink 'Thomas H. Huxley'. Inscribed verso in pencil: 'Professor Huxley F. G. S; F. R. S.