Portrait of John William Lubbock (1803-1865) mb-code 1150947 whilst the publican

whilst the publican

firefighters train hoses on the blaze as a crowd of spectators watches in the foreground

thought to have been erected in the 16th century for noble if not royal occupation

A door behind the sitter is partly hidden by green drapery

John McLaughlin

Portrait of John William Lubbock (1803-1865) mb-code 1150947 whilst the publicanFull length seated portrait of Sir John William Lubbock, wearing a long, light outdoor coat over a darker suit. Lubbock's right hand rests on a book resting on a table with t decorative cloth; his left hand rests on his leg. Signed lower right: 'Le Blondel, Lille' Sir John William Lubbock was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1829. Original: albumen print. ca. 1860