Robert Adamson & David Octavius Hill
Greyfriars' Churchyard, the Mackenzie Tomb [Edinburgh 75]
About this artwork
This photograph shows the tomb of ‘bloody’ George Mackenzie in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. Mackenzie was a lawyer and politician who earned his nickname due to his persecution of Covenanters. His tomb is reputedly haunted due to his restless spirit.
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title:Greyfriars' Churchyard, the Mackenzie Tomb [Edinburgh 75]
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date created:1843 - 1847
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materials:Salted paper print
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measurements:20.40 x 14.80 cm
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accession number:PGP HA 2261
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Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson was one of the first professional photographers, setting up in business in Edinburgh in March 1843. He had aspired to be an engineer but his health was too poor. His brother, John, who was involved in the early experiments with photography in St Andrews, taught him the calotype...