John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)
John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)

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A replica of a marble bust by Slater shown at the Royal Scottish Academy exhibition of 1842.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Title

John Napier of Merchiston (1550–1617)

Date

1841

Medium

plaster

Measurements

H 75 x W 67 x D 25 cm

Accession number

S13

Acquisition method

presented by Mrs Robertson of Kirkton, Dumfries, 1939

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

carved into back: Peter Slater / Edinburgh

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