The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.
13.2 x 6.9cm (5.2" x 2.7")Framed Size: 28.4 x 22.1cm (11.2" x 8.7")
John Kay (1742–1826) started a career as a barber, but gave up this profession in 1785 to become caricaturist. He created many portraits and etchings, and sold them from a small shop at 10 Parliament Close, Edinburgh.
In total, Kay produced nearly 900 etchings.
Although his drawings were not renowned for their artistic merit, they provide a historically valuable insight into late 18th-century Edinburgh. He captured anonymous figures and scenes from everyday life, as well as the prominent Scottish citizens of the time, many of whom contributed to the Enlightenment.
Adam Smith, William Robertson, Hugh Blair, Joseph Black and James Hutton are just some of the intellectuals he immortalised in his caricatures.
| SKU | rm523 |
|---|---|
| Artist | John Kay (1742-1826) |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 6.9cm |
| Medium | Etching |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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