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Hugh Blair, D.D. (1718–1800)

James Tassie British, Scottish
late 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hugh Blair, D.D. (1718–1800)
  • Artist: James Tassie (British, Glasgow, Scotland 1735–1799 London)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Pink wax on black pasteboard; frame: wood
  • Dimensions: 7 3/8 × 6 1/8 in. (18.7 × 15.6 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Miniature
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.145.35
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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