Title
John Stuart Blackie
Caption
John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905) Scottish classicist and man of letters, born in Glasgow. Professor of Greek at Edinburgh University 1852-1882. Instrumental in the foundation of a Celtic chair at Edinburgh. Politically radical and nationalistic, he was a well-known Edinburgh figure in his broad-brimmed hat and wearing a plaid over his shoulder like a shepherd. From "The National Portrait Gallery" (London, c1880). Tinted lithograph.
Date
1880
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009437C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,1Mb (1,8Mb) / 8,6in x 11,8in / 2578 x 3543 (300dpi)