John Runciman
Study of a Man Seated Reading (possibly Alexander Runciman, 1736 - 1785, the Artist's Brother)
About this artwork
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artist:John Runciman (1744 - 1768) Scottish
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title:Study of a Man Seated Reading (possibly Alexander Runciman, 1736 - 1785, the Artist's Brother)
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Black chalk on paper
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measurements:34.50 x 23.40 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Kenneth Sanderson Bequest 1943
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accession number:D 4286
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John Runciman
John Runciman
The innovative subjects and powerful compositions of John Runciman's work made a major contribution to the development of Scottish painting. John and his older brother, Alexander, were accomplished painters and etchers, based in Edinburgh and then Rome. John died of consumption in Naples within a...