Portrait of Davies Gilbert (1767-1839) Finish:Rolled a benign and jocular John

a benign and jocular John Bull is posing for a portrait that France is painting

The wife is in her boudoir talking with counsellor Silvertongue

The bodywork was designed by Carrozzeria Vignale

7th August 1992

Portrait of Davies Gilbert (1767-1839) Finish:Rolled a benign and jocular JohnHead and shoulders portrait of Davies Gilbert, seated, wearing a dark suit with a white neck cloth. Inscribed: 'Engraved by Thomson, from a Painting by Howard. Davies Gilbert, Esq. M. P. President of the Royal Society. London. Fisher Son & Co.. July 1, 1828.' With a facsimile signature Davies Gilbert was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1791. He served as President of the Royal Society 1827 1830. Original: stipple engraving. 1828