Portrait of Henry More (1614-1687) mb-code MP_1124717 26th June 1959

26th June 1959

or bent grass (Gramen segatum panicula speciosa park)

Unnatural colours have been used in the decoration of the background of a detailed panorama of London

In the background is Billingsgate and the masts of shipping

Portrait of Henry More (1614-1687) mb-code MP_1124717 26th June 1959Head and shoulder portrait of Henry More in a painted oval, his body turned to the viewer's left, the right hand held at the breast. The sitter has shoulder length natural hair and is dressed in a dark coat with a white collar. Henry More was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1664. Original: oil on canvas, 762x635mm. 17th century