William Bonnar
Self-portrait
About this artwork
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artist:William Bonnar (1800 - 1853) Scottish
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title:Self-portrait
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date created:Exhibited 1853 (RSA)
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:33.00 x 26.10 cm; Framed: 53.34 x 46.99 x 8.25 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by Thomas Bonnar 1879
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accession number:NG 642
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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...
