Title supplied by cataloger., Printmaker and artist from the Catalogue of engraved British portraits., Place of publication from printmaker's known place of activity., and Document with the words "steam engine" is part of image.
"Portrait of John Playfair, over half-length, seated to left in an armchair, his left arm resting on chair arm; wearing spectacles, open double-breasted coat over waistcoat fastened with six buttons, neckerchief and frill; books on a table at left, globe behind; after William Nicholson."--British Museum online catalogue
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Title, printmaker, artist, and date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1868,0808.1903.
