Rev. William Roby
Summary
A portrait of William Roby (1766-1830), Congregational Minister of Manchester and religious writer. Roby is shown in half-length, in a seated position, with a slight forward-leaning posture and a fierce or enquiring expression, his right eyebrow curving prominently. He wears a coat, buttoned across his chest, with a high collar that reaches the back of his head.
Object Name
Rev. William Roby
Creators Name
Date Created
03/1817
Dimensions
support: 15.4cm x 10.3cm
accession number
1909.838
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Support
paper
Medium
ink
Credit
Gift of Old Manchester Committee, 1909
Legal
© Manchester Art Gallery
