Framed engraving of Jean Burns and her granddaughter Sarah, by William Holl

Key details

Object number: 3.8091
Date: 1840
On display: Yes
Maker: Holl, William the younger (Engraver); MacKenzie, Samuel (Artist)

Description

Engraving depicting Jean Burns sitting next to one of her granddaughters, Sarah. On golden background within light-green cornice. In a wooden frame.

The Grandchild is Sarah, daughter of James Glencairn Burn. The portrait from which this engraving is taken was painted from life in 1828. Jean was about 60 years old when the portrait was painted.

Object information

Material

Ink
Paper
Wood

Measurements

Depth: 5.8(cm)
Height: 11(cm)
Height: 46.7(cm)
Width: 13(cm)
Width: 39(cm)

Themes

Family
Relationships