John Dollond F.R.S.

John Dollond, shown holding a prismatic device designed to demonstrate the principle of the achromatic lens, which he had patented in 1758. On the table in front of him is a book entitled 'Opticks'.

Object Details

ID: PAJ3274
Collection: Fine art
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mackenzie, K.; Wilson, Benjamin
Date made: Late 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 143 x 118 mm
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