Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Harlequin 'Johnny Gilpin of Cheapside

'Johnny Gilpin of Cheapside

Interior view of the Church of St Alban

It is decorated with a running pattern of roses and thistles on the stem

James and John

Portrait of Archibald Billing (1791-1881) Harlequin 'Johnny Gilpin of CheapsideHead and shoulders studio portrait of Archibald Billing, apparently seated with his body half turned to the left as viewed, but eyes facing to camera. Inscribed below the image: 'WILSON & BEADELL Photographers to the Queen', partly obscured by the print. The reverse is variously inscribed: printed 'WILSON & BEADELL 69, NEW BOND STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS TO THE QUEEN.' A crown motif appears front and back. Archibald Billing was elected a Fellow of the Royal