Forbes, James David, 1809-1868 (Scottish physicist and glaciologist)

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Miniature portrait of James Forbes by William Booth

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Identifier: Coll-2916

Scope and Contents

This is a miniature portrait of Scottish physicist and glaciologist James Forbes, painted by Scottish artist William Booth. Watercolour on ivory inscribed verso "William Booth pinxit" dated "London July 26th. 1841". In the painting, Forbes is 32, and he is wearing a tartan waistcoast.

Dates: 1841

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

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