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Playfair Monument, Calton Hill

Begbie, Thomas, 1887, Glass negative
Playfair Monument, Calton Hill
Playfair Monument, Calton Hill
Playfair Monument, Calton Hill
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Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
11631
Title
Playfair Monument, Calton Hill
Description
The Playfair Monument on Calton Hill, Edinburgh is a square stone temple-like structure of Greek Doric style. The base of the monument is surrounded by a low wall and railings. A man wearing a top hat sits on the grass in front of the monument reading a book. The City Observatory can be seen in the background.

Artist / maker
Date
1887
Size
8.3 x 17.1 cm
Location
City Art Centre
Copyright
The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries
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Digital FileElectronic file 72 dpi JPEG​
£7.32(inc. VAT 20%)
Digital FileElectronic File 300 dpi TIFF​
£37.20(inc. VAT 20%)
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