John Le Conte
James Gillis, 1802 - 1864. Catholic bishop of Lymira in partibus
About this artwork
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artist:John Le ConteScottish (1816 - 1887)
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title:James Gillis, 1802 - 1864. Catholic bishop of Lymira in partibus
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date created:Unknown
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after:James ArcherScottish (1822 - 1904)
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materials:Stipple engraving on paper
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measurements:42.55 x 33.02 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1936
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accession number:SPL 122.1
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John Le Conte
John Le Conte
During the 1830s, John Le Conte was employed in the workshop of the engraver Robert Scott before setting up his own engraving business in 1845. He is best known for his watercolours and engravings of the buildings of old Edinburgh. Le Conte was a prolific artist, and his work provides an important...
