James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
(1714-1799), Judge and philosopherSitter in 10 portraits
Lord Monboddo was a judge of the Court of Session, Scotland's supreme civil court, and a philosopher, known for his wit, learning and eccentricity.
Henry Home, Lord Kames; Hugo Arnot; James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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William Richardson; Andrew Bell; Mr Knipe; Lord Monboddo; Charles Byrne; Mr Knipe; Baillie Kyd
by John Kay
etching and aquatint, 1784
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Henry Home, Lord Kames; Hugo Arnot; James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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Contemplation (James Burnett, Lord Monboddo)
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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Contemplation (James Burnett, Lord Monboddo)
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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Henry Home, Lord Kames; Hugo Arnot; James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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by John Kay
etching, 1787
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by John Kay
etching, 1799
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William Richardson; Andrew Bell; Mr Knipe; Lord Monboddo; Charles Byrne; Mr Knipe; Baillie Kyd
by John Kay
etching and aquatint, 1784
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Henry Home, Lord Kames; Hugo Arnot; James Burnett, Lord Monboddo
by John Kay
etching, 1784
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