William Bonnar
Rev. Thomas Chalmers, 1780 - 1847. Preacher and social reformer
About this artwork
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artist:William Bonnar (1800 - 1853) Scottish
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title:Rev. Thomas Chalmers, 1780 - 1847. Preacher and social reformer
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date created:About 1830
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materials:Oil on millboard
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measurements:35.40 x 30.30 cm; Framed: 40.00 x 34.92 x 2.54 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Given by James Clason Harvie 1910
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accession number:PG 687
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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...
