Portrait of Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902) mb-code 2379251 I was thinking

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Found in the collection of the National Gallery

Portrait of Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902) mb-code 2379251 I was thinkingFull length seated studio portrait of F A Abel, looking to the right as viewed. Abel is presented at a table seated on a Gothic revival chair. His left hand rests on an open book with other volumes bookended on the table. A wastepaper basket can be seen under the table and a small stool behind the sitter. Abel wears a dark suit and has prominent side whiskers. Printed below the image: 'MAULL & Co. LONDON'. The reverse has various inscriptions