Engraving showing a Portrait of David Hume, mid-19th century
Scope and Contents
This is an engraving showing a portrait of Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776), with the caption: "David Hume. From a Print by A. Smith, after a Picture by Allen Ramsay. Under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. London, Published by Charles Knight & Co. Ludgate Street." And just under the portrait: "Engraved by W. Holl".
Dates
- Creation: mid-19th century
Creator
- Knight, Charles, 1791-1873 (Publisher, Person)
- Holl, William, 1771-1838 (Engraver, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 engraving ; 15.5 cm x 25 cm
Custodial History
University of Edinburgh Library stamp at the back, with old shelfmark "SRC.1.9".
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Original provenance unknown. "Found" in Heritage Collections store around 2024.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in Decemebr 2025.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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