Portrait of John Theophilus Boileau (1805-1886) Size:M: 75 x 50cm 'The Bruiser

'The Bruiser

This relates to the purchase by Britain's government of the Suez Canal shares

For the first time

They are outside the door of a dubious place of entertainment called the Whirligig

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Portrait of John Theophilus Boileau (1805-1886) Size:M: 75 x 50cm 'The BruiserFull length studio portrait of J T Boileau turned slightly to the right as viewed. Bentham's left hand rests on two books lying on a small wooden upon which are an inkwell, hat and gloves, with a curtain or drape behind. A chair is visible to the left as viewed. Boileau holds a furled umbrella in his right hand. Inscribed below the image: 'MAULL & Co. LONDON'. The reverse is variously inscribed: printed 'MAULL & Co. Photographers, 55, GRACECHURCH