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Robert Burns - Poet

Nasmyth, Alexander, 1839, Engraving
Robert Burns - Poet
Robert Burns - Poet
Robert Burns - Poet
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Item no
17621
Title
Robert Burns - Poet
Description
The portrait of Robert Burns is displayed in an oval frame. He is looking to the right and is wearing a white cravat, waistcoat and coat. A cloth is draped over part of the frame at the base of which lie several symbolic objects including a harp; scythe; rake; horn; and manuscripts. A circular plaque with the coat of arms of Robert Burns as lies on the manuscripts with the motto "Better a wee bush than nae bield". Under the image of Burns is a reproduction of his signature and the dates "Born January 1759 Died July 1796".
Artist / maker
Engraver
Rogers
Date
1839
Size
27.2 x 19.5cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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£5.80(inc. VAT 20%)
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£29.40(inc. VAT 20%)
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