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)
- 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.
Object information
Category
Measurements
- Depth: 1.8(cm)
- Height: 21.3(cm)
- Width: 16(cm)
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