Robert Burns engraving

Framed collection of cuttings relating to Burns.  Images comprise eight portraits of Burns, his birthplace, and his funeral procession.   Captions: 1. Silhouette of Burns by J Miers, 1787 "Robert Burns 1787 / From a silhouette by J Miers in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery" 2. Portrait miniature of Burns by A Reid, 1790. "Robert Burns 1796 / From a miniature by Alexander Reid / in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery" 3. "Robert Burns / From a Silhouette in the possession of G Burns Begg Esq., Motherwell" 4. "Robert Burns / From a portrait by an unknown artist, now in the possession of P W / Swinton Esq., Gifford" 5. "Robert Burns 1759 - 1796 / From the painting by Alexander Nasmyth in the National Portrait Gallery" 6. "Robert Burns / From the full length painting by Alexander Nasmyth now in the / National Gallery of Scotland" 7. "Robert Burns, 1824 / From an original painting by Alexander Nasmyth in the possession of / Miss Cathcart, Auchendrane" 8. "The Birthplace of Robert Burns / from a painting by Sam Bough RSA 9. "The Funeral of Robert Burns / From a painting by W E Lockhart RSA" 10. "Robert Burns, 1786 / From the painting by Peter Taylor, kindly lent to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery by Mr W A Taylor."
Object no :
BHBN144n
Collection :
Robert Burns
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
660mm x 550mm
Materials :
paper
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:0198.438
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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