James Ferguson
Duchess of Perth, fl. c 1720. 1st wife of the 5th titular Duke of Perth (Probable identification)
About this artwork
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artist:James FergusonScottish (1710 - 1776)
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title:Duchess of Perth, fl. c 1720. 1st wife of the 5th titular Duke of Perth (Probable identification)
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Wash on paper
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measurements:Oval: 8.90 x 6.70 cm
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credit line:Bequeathed by W.F. Watson 1886
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accession number:PG 1661 A
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James Ferguson
James Ferguson
James Ferguson was a natural philosopher, an inventor of astronomical instruments and a painter of miniatures. Born in Banffshire to a poor family, Ferguson soon developed a keen interest in mechanics and astronomy. While in the service of Sir James Dunbar of Durn he educated himself in a variety...
