Alexander Runciman grave monument in Canongate Kirk Church burial ground, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Alexander Runciman grave monument: legible names and details
| full name | burial date | age | birth date | relationship | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Runciman | 1783 | 47 | 1736 | first name on monument | Historical painter born in Edinburgh Commenced history painting in 1760; went with his brother in 1766 to Rome where he studied for five years; settled in Edinurgh 1771 Died suddenly |
John Runciman | 1763 | 19 | 1744 | brother of Alexander Runciman | Painter brother of Alexander Considered by many to be the superior painter; two of his works Flight into Egypt and King Lear in the storm may be seen in the National Gallery Died on his way to Naples |
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Canongate Kirk Church burial ground, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Canongate Kirk Church burial ground
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