Portrait of Alexander Burnes
Date
19th century
Sitter
Alexander Burnes (1805 - 1841) , Explorer
Creator
Unknown, Engraver
After
Daniel Maclise (1806 - 1870, British)
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 180mm
width (print): 140mm
width (print): 140mm
Subject
Description
Full length portrait of Alexander Burnes, sitting cross-legged, in traditional Bukhara dress.
Handwritten annotation: ‘1834 Sir Alex Burnes’
Sir Alexander Burnes (1805-1841), Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1834.
Handwritten annotation: ‘1834 Sir Alex Burnes’
Sir Alexander Burnes (1805-1841), Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1834.
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