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Framed painting 'The Cottage', by John Fleming

Key details

Object number
3.8045
Date
1816
On display
No
Maker
Fleming, John (Artist)

Description

Painting of the cottage where Robert Burns was born, showing the building after it had been turned into an ale-house with an extension to the left of the original 'But & Ben' built by William Burnes around 1750. Oil on canvas. In giltwood frame.

This oil painting of the Cottage where Robert Burns was born is by John Fleming and dated 1816. It shows the cottage after it had been turned into an ale-house with an extension to the left of the original "But & Ben" built by William Burnes around 1750.

One of a set of 4 Oil on Canvas.

Object information

Measurements

  • Depth: 5.2(cm)
  • Height: 31(cm)
  • Height: 43.3(cm)
  • Width: 42(cm)
  • Width: 54.5(cm)

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