John McGill (d.1735), FRCSEd (1710)William Aikman · 1711

  • Creation date1711
  • Dimensions75.0 x 62.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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About this artwork

  • Title: John McGill (d.1735), FRCSEd (1710)
  • Artist: William Aikman
  • Year: 1711
  • Original dimensions: 75.0 x 62.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

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