Portrait of John Dollond (1706-1761) Mr Dobson View through arches of Westminster

View through arches of Westminster Abbey

Col Dalmahoy in a remarkable wig makes a pass at a young woman

without great labour

'In Bridewell beating hemp'

with shells

Portrait of John Dollond (1706-1761) Mr Dobson View through arches of WestminsterHalf length portrait of John Dollond, seated at a table, wearing a brown coat, white shirt and cravat. On the table is a volume with 'Opticks' [presumably denoting Sir Isaac Newton's work] written on the top edge, and a small brass boxed lens resting on top of the volume. Dollond holds a similar, smaller lens in his left hand. John Dollond was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1761. Original: oil on panel, 282x215mm. 19th century