Portret van William Ewart Gladstone before 1888

This is a portrait of William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British politician and statesman of the 19th century. The image, created by an anonymous artist before 1888, is a small-scale, black and white photograph measuring 78 mm in height and 55 mm in width. The portrait captures Gladstone's likeness with a focus on his distinguished features and the serious expression that he is known for. The inclusion of this portrait as part of a book's frontispiece highlights the significance of Gladstone's life and career as a pivotal figure in British history.