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Portrait of Dr James Hutton

Sir Henry Raeburn, c. 1787

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh

Portrait of Dr James Hutton (1756-1823) who is considered to have been the first great British geologist. Dr Hutton was born in Edinburgh and studied medicine which he later gave up in favour of agriculture. During the later years of his life, he turned his attention to geology, travelling all over England and Wales in search of specimens. Hutton is shown seated at a table with a pile of geological specimens in front of him.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Dr James Hutton, c. 1787

Date supported

1987

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

125 x 105 cm

Grant

5460

Total cost

20000

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