Framed engraving of 'Inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet-Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning', by Stewart Watson
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8117
- Date
- 1847
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Watson, Stewart (Artist)
Description
A black and white engraving depicting the inauguration of Robert Burns as Poet-Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning in Edinburgh. In wooden frame enriched with gilt.
During the last quarter of the 18th. Century Freemasonry was at the height of its popularity and Burns was a Mason from 1781 until his death. While in Edinburgh in 1786 Burns was made a member of Canongate Lodge No. 2 Kilwinning Edinburgh.
This picture by Stewart Watson has been the subject of conjecture over the years but there has been no recorded evidence that Burns was actually inaugurated as Poet Laureate of this Lodge, despite having been a member.
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