Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Size:L: 90 x 60cm Entomological studies of the Spur-legged

Entomological studies of the Spur-legged stick insect Didymuria violescens

British naval commander

the lilly-leaf'd [lily-leaved] hellebore

The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue

The Queen told him that if he would return to Protestantism his request would be granted

Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Size:L: 90 x 60cm Entomological studies of the Spur-leggedFull length studio portrait of Archibald Billing seated and half turned to the left as viewed. Billing holds a book in his right hand while his left arm rests on a small carved wooden table upon which are more books and an inkwell. Inscribed below the image: 'MAULL & Co. LONDON'. The reverse is variously inscribed: printed 'MAULL & Co. Photographers, 55, GRACECHURCH STREET, 187a PICCADILLY and TAVISTOCK HOUSE, FULHAM ROAD. LONDON.' The negative number