Portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Size:Standard: 6 x 4in A gardener uses a roller

A gardener uses a roller to keep the lawn even

'Sunflowers and hollyhocks'

In the foreground figures stand sheltering under umbrellas watching the event

View of the Chinese Pavilions and boxes in Vauxhall Gardens

3 litre-engined cars could easily reach 160 mph and produced over 300 hp

Portrait of Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Size:Standard: 6 x 4in A gardener uses a rollerHalf length studio portrait of Michael Faraday standing with his left hand resting upon a table, knuckles down, the right holding a bar magnet upright. Faraday wears a dark jacket, and decorated waistcoat with watch chain visible, over lighter coloured trousers. Arched gold surround, inscribed below in gold: 'Photographed by MAULL & POLYBLANK, 55, Gracechurch Street and 187a Piccadilly, London.' Signed lower right in ink 'M Faraday'. Inscribed in