
4 0 c m
32cm
actual image size: 24cm x 32cm
Description
Engraving by William Walker after a painting by HP Bone of Sir Henry de la Beche (1796-1855). De la Beche was Director General of the Geological Survey of the United Kingdom. He was also President of the Geological Society. He is shown here with a hammer for taking rock samples.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10400332
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