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The Genius of Poetry finding Burns at the Plough

Print
ca. 18th Century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Robert Burns with the Genius of Poetry, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Genius of Poetry finding Burns at the Plough (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Robert Burns with the Genius of Poetry, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Portrait of Robert Burns with the Genius of Poetry, Harry Beard Collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.3cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'THE GENIUS OF POETRY FINDING BURNS AT THE PLOUGH. / The Poetic Genius of my Country found me as the Prophetic bard Elijah did Elisha; / at the plough, and thre her inspiring mantle over me.' (Printed below portrait)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Summary
Portrait of Robert Burns with the Genius of Poetry, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.81-2013

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2013
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