Title
Richard Trevithick the 6ft Cornish Giant
Subject
Portrait
Anno IBP
Description
A photo of an oil painting by John Linnell of Richard Trevithick, the 'Cornish Giant'. He was said to be over 6-feet tall with a powerful build. Like many, he did not shine academically at school but developed a broad practical knowledge of steam matters at an early age.
The original painting hangs in the Science Museum on Exhibition Road in London.
PREVREF 2203 duplicate
The original painting hangs in the Science Museum on Exhibition Road in London.
PREVREF 2203 duplicate
Creator
John Linnell
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1816
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
PEOP 8.066
Original Format
painting
Period Costume
N
Subject Era
1800
Individual Names
Richard Trevithick, John Linnell