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John Burr (1831–1893): A Scottish Painter of Genre and Portraiture John Burr was a Scottish oil and watercolour painter who achieved considerable renown during the Victorian era, primarily for his depictions of everyday life and portraits of prominent figures. Born in Edinburgh in 1831, Burr’s artistic journey began at a young age when he commenced painting portraits of affluent individuals within the quiet towns of Scotland—a practic…
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