John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)
John Wilson (1785–1854)

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A statue of the writer John Wilson (also known as Christopher North), with flowing locks and beard. The figure holds a quill and piece of paper and stands on a corniced plinth with engaged Corinthian colonettes.
Title

John Wilson (1785–1854)

Date

1863–1865

Medium

bronze & ashlar

Measurements

H 550 x W 200 x D 200 cm (E)

Accession number

EH2_CB_S032

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Custodian

City of Edinburgh Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

A (Scotland)

Listing date

22/11/93

Access

time restrictions apply

Inscription description

in black relief lettering on the front of the plinth: JOHN WILSON / BORN 18TH MAY 1785 / DIED 1ST APRIL 1854

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