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Exhibitions and records of works of art

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AFTER GEORGE JAMESONE (1588-1644)

'Dr. Dunn'

c. 1859

Albumen print? | RCIN 2866336

Photograph of a half-length portrait of an unidentified male figure. The sitter faces three-quarters to the right and looks at the viewer. He has a long beard and wears a dark jerkin with a broad ruff as well as a head-hugging cap.

At the time of the photograph, the painting attributed to George Jamesone (c.1590-1644) and was in the collection of Archdeacon F. Bisset, Lessendrum, Aberdeenshire.
  • Creator(s)

    After George Jamesone (1588-1644) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Dr Dunn
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs