Portrait of Martin Farqhuar Tupper (1810-1889) Size:L: 100 x 80cm Behind him are volumes hidden

Behind him are volumes hidden by a red curtain and in front a green baize covered table on which stands a set of silver inkwells and paper

on the advice of Lord Beaconsfield

Original is oil on panel 70x35

He is shown here in his robe and holding a letter

Portrait of Martin Farqhuar Tupper (1810-1889) Size:L: 100 x 80cm Behind him are volumes hiddenHalf length studio portrait of Martin Tupper seated. Tupper wears a light coat over a dark waistcoat, white shirt and bow tie. A watch chain is visible at the waistcoat. His left hand rests on a walking stick; his right hand holds a top hat. Inscribed in pencil lower left 'M Farquar Tupper F. R. S.' Martin Tupper was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1845. Original: albumen print. ca. 1853