Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Rain 'A Coast Scene'

'A Coast Scene'

30th July 1979

Over 100 faces

a privateer fitted out in England

North-east prospect of the Church of St Olave

Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Rain 'A Coast Scene'Head and shoulders studio portrait of Archibald Billing, apparently seated with his body half turned to the left as viewed, but eyes facing to camera. Inscribed below the image: 'WILSON & BEADELL Photographers to the Queen', partly obscured by the print. The reverse is variously inscribed: printed 'WILSON & BEADELL 69, NEW BOND STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS TO THE QUEEN.' A crown motif appears front and back. Archibald Billing was elected a Fellow of the Royal