Catalogue Of The Works Of Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A. Exhibiting In The Royal Academy, National Galleries, Edinburgh. October And November 1876.

RA Collection: Book

Record number

05/2410

Variant Title

Exhibition Of The Works Of Sir Henry Raeburn

Imprint

Edinburgh: Printed By R. & R. Clark, 1876.

Physical Description

56 p., frontis. (port.); 181 mm. (Octavo.)

Contents

[Frontis., t.p.] - Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A. - Catalogue [nos. 1-325] - List Of Portraits - List Of Contributors.

Responsibility Note

The frontispiece portrait of Raeburn is unsigned. It is an engraving after his self-portrait of 1815.

Summary Note

Into the Royal Academy's copy the paper wrappers have been bound; of which the upper cover bears the title, 'Exhibition Of The Works Of Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A. In The Royal Academy, National Galleries Edinburgh October & November 1876', and the lower a list of members of the Acting Committee.

Copy Note

The upper page of the paper wrapper is inscribed in ink, 'With John Ballantyne's Compliments' [possibly the portrait-painter John Ballantyne 1815-1897].

Binding Note

19th-century quarter red morocco, red papered boards; spine lettered 'Sir H. Raeburn. Memoir & Catalogue' and 'R.A.'

Name as Subject

Subject

Paintings - Painters - Portraits - Great Britain - 18th century - 19th century
Exhibitions - Great Britain - Edinburgh - 19th century
Catalogues - 19th century

Contributors