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Bust of Robert Burns

Artist (Paisley, Scotland, 1771 - 1851)
Sitter (Alloway, Scotland, 1759 - 1796)
Mediumplaster relief
ClassificationsSculptures
Dimensions6.1cm diameter
AcquisitionPresented in 1937 by David Graham.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG014350
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Henning was a carpenter turned sculptor, known for cameo portraits and also copies of Ancient Greek sculpture, such as his "Parthenon" friezes for London's Athenaeum Club
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