“Isambard Kingdom Brunel” reading by Robert Howlett (1831-1858) (original) (raw)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Robert Howlett (1831-1858)

November 1857

Albumen print

11 1/4 in. x 8 7/8 in. (286 mm x 225 mm)

Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, London NPG P112

Given by Mr and Mrs A. J. W. Vaughan, 1972

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Brunel stands in front of the Great Eastern’s enormous launching chains.