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)

Themes

Burns The Man