The Honourable David Hume (1757–1836), Baron of Exchequer (1822–1832)

  • Art movementNeoclassicism
  • Dimensions126.0 x 100.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Signet Library

Henry Raeburn (1756 – 1823)

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The Signet Library (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Honourable David Hume (1757–1836), Baron of Exchequer (1822–1832)
  • Artist: Henry Raeburn
  • Original dimensions: 126.0 x 100.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Signet Library
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: intellectual dignity, scottish aristocracy"
  • Main color: Espresso
  • Keywords: scottish portrait paintin, classical portraiture, baron of exchequer

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