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Rev. Edward Irving

Watercolour
1823 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour of a man standing, half-length, before a pulpit, in black cloak, coat and clerical bands, Rev Irving (1792-1834)

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRev. Edward Irving (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour, pencil and gouache on card
Brief description
Watercolour, Rev. Edward Irving, by Andrew Robertson, 1823.
Physical description
Watercolour of a man standing, half-length, before a pulpit, in black cloak, coat and clerical bands, Rev Irving (1792-1834)
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm
  • Width: 22.2cm
28 x 22.2 cm
Object history
Item Provenance: From the collection of J.B. Robertson Esq.

The Rev. Edward Irving, the celebrated Scottish clergyman, was condemned by the presbytery of Annan on the charge of heresy, 1833. His followers were known as Irvingites and assumed the title of Catholic Apostolic church.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.478-1988

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Record createdNovember 24, 2008
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