Alexander Runciman
Hubert and Arthur (from Shakespeare's 'King John')
About this artwork
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title:Hubert and Arthur (from Shakespeare's 'King John')
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accession number:NG 2189
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materials:Oil on canvas
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date created:Dated 1780
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measurements:57.00 x 78.50 cm (framed: 75.50 x 96.80 x 8.00 cm)
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credit line:Presented by Sir Alec and Lady Martin through the Art Fund 1957
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
Alexander Runciman
Alexander Runciman
Alexander Runciman was born in Edinburgh and received the first part of his artistic training at the Foulis Academy in Glasgow. He later studied in Italy with his younger brother John, an artist of great promise who died of consumption whilst abroad. Alexander worked largely as a painter…