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Framed Engraving of Robert Burns, by Charles Heath

Key details

Object number
3.8326
Date
1800 to 1848
On display
No
Maker
Nasmyth, Alexander
Heath, Charles (Engraver)
Tegg, Thomas (Publisher)

Description

Engraving of Robert Burns set within a rectangular, ornate frame with green tinged surround. Engraved by Charles Heath. Published by Thomas Tegg. In a wooden frame.

This engraving of the Nasmyth bust portrait of Robert Burns has been set in a frame of scrolled leaves and fruits with the title "Burns" by engraver Charles Heath. It has been coloured in with a green and gold background. Date is unknown but probably mid 1800's.

Burns sat for Nasmyth in Edinburgh during the winter of 1786/7 when the original of this portrait was produced. It now hangs in the National Galleries of Scotland.
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Object information

Material

Measurements

  • Depth: 1.8(cm)
  • Height: 21.3(cm)
  • Width: 16(cm)

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