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Sir William Herschel (1738-1822) c.1833-1837

Sir William Herschel (1738-1822) c.1833-1837

Image Reference: 37995
Measurements: 22 x 15 cm
Medium: print
Collection: Loose prints
Library Reference: Portraits Herschel, William
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Bath's famous astronomer and musician who discovered Uranus in 1781 from his observatory in New King Street, Bath. From a crayon picture by the late J. Russell R.A. in the possession of Sir John Herschell. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Engraved by E. Scriven.

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