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Silhouette portrait of Bonnie Jean, Robert Burns & Mrs Agnes Maclehose

Period:
18th Century
Description:

This set of three silhouette portraits was reproduced from the originals in the Glasgow Art Galleries.

 

INSCRIPTIONS:

"Bonnie Jean", The wife of Robert Burns

Silhouette, done in Dumfries by a French Prisoner of War, about 1810

 

Robert Burns

Silhouette, done from Life during the Poet's visit to Edinburgh, 1786-7

By John Miers

 

Mrs Agnes Maclehose

The "Clarinda" of Robert Burns

Silhouette by John Miers, 1787 
                                              

Materials/Media:
paper
Source:
Robert Burns House, Dumfries
Accession number:
DUMFM:0198.439
Digital Number:
BHBN111n
Creation Date:
1786 - 1787
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council