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William Smellie, 1740 - 1795. Printer, naturalist and antiquary
About this artwork
This drawing is a copy of a portrait by George Watson in the collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (PG 3559). William Smellie was a printer and antiquarian, and was the first editor of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. He was also a good friend of Robert Burns.
Updated before 2020
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artist:
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title:William Smellie, 1740 - 1795. Printer, naturalist and antiquary
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date created:1780 - 1799
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materials:Oil on paper
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measurements:29.00 x 23.20 cm
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credit line:William Finlay Watson Bequest 1881
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accession number:D 2547
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