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Copy by Mary Remington of original 1845 portrait by Samuel Laurence (situated in the National Portrait Gallery). Oil on canvas painting of Charles Babbage (1791-1871), three-quarter length. 48 inches x 38 inches, in a modern gilt frame. Inscription on reverse says that this was painted in 1985. See report of the Executive Board to the IEE Council, paper C(83)67 written 23 September 1983, which says in note 13, "The Board has decided that the Institution should acquire portraits of Charles Babbage and Lady Ada Lovelace. It has authorized Professor Ash and the Secretariat to select suitable portraits for copying and a suitable artist(s) and to commission the works provided that the costs are not above the agreed ceiling." See report of the Executive Board to the IEE Council, paper C(85)57 written 22 August 1985, confirming that "the copy of the portrait of Charles Babbage has now been completed and consideration is being given to the place where it will be hung".