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Framed Portrait of young Robert Burns by an unknown artist

Key details

Object number
3.8043
Date
1800 to 1899
On display
Yes
Maker
Raeburn, Henry (FRSE, RA)

Description

Portrait of Robert Burns by unknown artist. Oil on Canvas. Ebonised wooden rectangular frame.

This painting of Robert Burns is ascribed to Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823) the prominent Scottish artist, although this is refuted by some quarters. This portrait is untypical of the poet as he is depicted with long dark flowing locks.


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Measurements

  • Depth: 5(cm)
  • Height: 55.2(cm)
  • Width: 47.2(cm)

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