Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Size:L: 90 x 60cm Entomological studies of the Spur-legged

Entomological studies of the Spur-legged stick insect Didymuria violescens

the lilly-leaf'd [lily-leaved] hellebore

the Duchess of Kent and Gog and Magog

British naval commander

Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Size:L: 90 x 60cm Entomological studies of the Spur-leggedFull length studio portrait of Archibald Billing seated and half turned to the left as viewed. Billing holds a book in his right hand while his left arm rests on a small carved wooden table upon which are more books and an inkwell. Inscribed below the image: 'MAULL & Co. LONDON'. The reverse is variously inscribed: printed 'MAULL & Co. Photographers, 55, GRACECHURCH STREET, 187a PICCADILLY and TAVISTOCK HOUSE, FULHAM ROAD. LONDON.' The negative number