William Bonnar
Isabella Burns, Mrs John Begg, 1771 - 1858. Youngest sister of Robert Burns
About this artwork
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artist:William Bonnar (1800 - 1853) Scottish
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title:Isabella Burns, Mrs John Begg, 1771 - 1858. Youngest sister of Robert Burns
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date created:Unknown
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after:William Bonnar (1800 - 1853) Scottish
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materials:Mezzotint on paper
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measurements:25.40 x 21.59 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Given by J. Kent Richardson 1937
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accession number:SP V 16.2
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William Bonnar
William Bonnar
William Bonnar was born in Edinburgh, the son of a housepainter. At an early age he showed an aptitude for painting and was apprenticed to a leading decorative artist. In 1824 he exhibited for the first time as a professional artist; five years later he was elected a member of the Royal Scottish...