Frank James

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Frank James is Professor of History of Science at the Royal Institution (Ri) and editor of the 'Correspondence of Michael Faraday', which was published between 1991 and 2012. In his other role as Head of Heritage and Collections he oversaw the refurbishment and re-interpretation of the Faraday Museum at the Ri. He is seen here in Faraday’s original magnetic laboratory, which is a central part of the museum.

This painting references the Victorian portraits in the Ri collections where the sitters hold objects which reflect their occupations and interests – in this case Volume 4 of the 'Correspondence' and one of Faraday's heavy glass samples.

The Royal Institution

London

Title

Frank James

Date

2009

Medium

oil on linen

Measurements

H 70 x W 54.8 cm

Accession number

EN 33

Acquisition method

commissioned, 2009

Work type

Painting

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