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he also features in John Dryden's (1631-1700) poem 'Alexander's Feast'

Earl of Oxford

no 196 Blackfriars Road

View of the house with water craft on the River Thames

Portrait of William Spottiswoode (1825-1883) mb-code 00536498 he also features in JohnIn this posthumous portrait, Spottiswoode is painted at half length turned and looking towards his right in an upright posture, with receding hair and a full beard. He wears a black coat and waistcoat, with a black tie over a white shirt. William Spottiswoode was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1853, he served as its President from 1878 to 1883. Original: oil on canvas, 914x711mm. 1884

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