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Portrait of John Murray, Physician. Born in Dumfriesshire and a graduate of Edinburgh. John was on active service as a naval surgeon from 1739 to 1759, then in practice at Wells-next-to-Sea. He was one of the first Physicians to be appointed to the Hospital in 1771.
In 1775 he founded the Scots Society of St Andrew's (Norwich). He wrote articles on slavery and the government of America. Copy by his niece, Margaret Bush-Brown of an original by an unknown artist.
In 1775 he founded the Scots Society of St Andrew's (Norwich). He wrote articles on slavery and the government of America. Copy by his niece, Margaret Bush-Brown of an original by an unknown artist.
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
Title
John Murray (1720–1792), Physician (1771–1790)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76 x W 64 cm
Accession number
NWHHA : 1995.3.1
Acquisition method
gift, 1970
Work type
Painting
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Hospital Arts Project, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7UY England
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