Photograph of painted portrait of John Anderson.
1 photograph full length portrait, 1 photograph head and shoulders extract. Possibly by William Cochran.
Similar to portrait by William Cochran (ref: OP/4/1/1), the most noticeable difference being in the background.
Creator unknown.
Illustration showing John Anderson seated, with military apparatus in the background by William Kay.
A note says that the original plate and impression were destroyed by Mr Anderson.
Copy from an original etching by Joseph Swan in the possession of Alexander McGrigor, Esq. of Kernock, 1825. Based on engraving by William Kay (ref: OP/4/1/3). Anderson is seated, with a border of military apparatus.
Alexander McGrigor was probably the Writer in Glasgow nominated as Professor of Scottish Antiquities in John Anderson’s will.
Engraving by William Evans, published by Cadell and Davis, London.
Printed caption: 'John Anderson M.A. F.R.S. Late Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Glasgow'