Portrait of Thomas Birch (1705-1766) Size:S: 40 x 30cm The Shepherds offering gifts to

The Shepherds offering gifts to Christ

Just visible on the left is the Bank of England and on the right is the Royal Exchange with the statue of the Duke of Wellington in front

'The origin of Cockney

showing a street cleaner and rabbit seller

Portrait of Thomas Birch (1705-1766) Size:S: 40 x 30cm The Shepherds offering gifts toHalf length portrait of Thomas Birch in black clerical robes, white bands and a grey shoulder length powdered wig. Birch is painted looking to the viewer's left, holding a book in both hands and marking a place with his right index finger. Thomas Birch was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1735. Original: oil on canvas, 918x712mm. 1737