Augustus Siebe

Painting, Christian Augustus Augustus Siebe (1788-1874) / by Ernst Augustus Becker (fl. 1840-1859), 1859. Oil on canvas; 126x113cm (sight) in gilt frame 152x129x7cm, signed and inscribed br. Portrait, TQL to R; inventor of 'closed' helmet diving dress in 1840; stands with slide rule in hand, beside scales, diving equipment and helmet.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3010540

Title

Augustus Siebe

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- frame: 1520 mm x 1290 mm x 70 mm; image [sight]: 1260 mm x 1130 mm