Record

RefNoIM/007215
LevelItem
TitleMargaret Bryan and her daughters
ArtistNutter, William
Datec.1797
DescriptionSeated portrait of Margaret Bryan, shown at a desk with one hand holding a quill, a letter signed 'C [Charles] Hutton' below her, and her two daughters stood on her right. They are surrounded by a telescope, armillary sphere, globe, sextant and dividers.
InscriptionContentPrint: 'Engraved by W: Nutter from a Miniature of the same size painted by Sam:l Shelley/Mrs Bryan'
Mount: 'Mrs Bryan and her two daughters/ Scientific Writer/1815'
Extent1 item
ObjectNameEngraving
PhysicalDescriptionBlack and white engraving on paper with card mount
Dimensions215 mm x 175 mm (print); 280 mm x 220 (mount)
AccessStatusOpen
ProvenancePurchased by the Royal Society, 06/2023
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView