Oil paintings
Title
Oil paintings
Description
The College's collection of oil paintings dates from the 17th to the 21st centuries. The majority of paintings are of significant individuals connected to the history of medicine, and to the history of the College, including past presidents. It also comprises a number of landscape, still life and abstract paintings dating from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
Date
17th century - 21st century
Items in the Oil paintings Collection
Oil painting: John Abercrombie
Oil on canvas, 104 x 79 cm
John Abercrombie was born in Aberdeen, the son of a Parish minister. He graduated with an MA from Marischal College and then went on to study medicine at Edinburgh, obtaining an MD in 1803. He was then a postgraduate…
John Abercrombie was born in Aberdeen, the son of a Parish minister. He graduated with an MA from Marischal College and then went on to study medicine at Edinburgh, obtaining an MD in 1803. He was then a postgraduate…
Oil painting: John Arbuthnot
Oil on canvas, 76.2 x 63.5 cm
Born in the manse of Arbuthnot, Kincardineshire, John Arbuthnot (1667–1735) obtained an MA from Aberdeen in 1681. He obtained the first recorded MD from St Andrews University in 1696. Arbuthnot established himself…
Born in the manse of Arbuthnot, Kincardineshire, John Arbuthnot (1667–1735) obtained an MA from Aberdeen in 1681. He obtained the first recorded MD from St Andrews University in 1696. Arbuthnot established himself…
Oil painting: Adam Austin
Oil on canvas, 76.2 x 66 cm
From the history of the Royal Infirmary published in 1937 we are told that in 1763 at the conclusion of the Seven Years' War with the Peace of Paris many soldiers were disbanded from the army and those falling sick…
From the history of the Royal Infirmary published in 1937 we are told that in 1763 at the conclusion of the Seven Years' War with the Peace of Paris many soldiers were disbanded from the army and those falling sick…
Oil painting: George William Balfour
Oil on canvas, 78.7 x 66 cm
Born in Sorn, Ayrshire, George William Balfour intended to emigrate to Australia and in preparation for country life, at the age of 20, qualified as a veterinary surgeon. His interest in medicine stimulated, he gave…
Born in Sorn, Ayrshire, George William Balfour intended to emigrate to Australia and in preparation for country life, at the age of 20, qualified as a veterinary surgeon. His interest in medicine stimulated, he gave…
Oil painting: Alexander H. Freeland Barbour
Oil on canvas, 94 x 73.6 cm
Alexander H. Freeland Barbour was born in Edinburgh, the youngest son of G. F. Barbour of Bonskeid, Perthshire. He was educated at Edinburgh, where he obtained an MA in 1875, BSc in 1877, MB (Hons) in 1879 and MD…
Alexander H. Freeland Barbour was born in Edinburgh, the youngest son of G. F. Barbour of Bonskeid, Perthshire. He was educated at Edinburgh, where he obtained an MA in 1875, BSc in 1877, MB (Hons) in 1879 and MD…
Oil painting: James Begbie
Oil on canvas, 127 x 101 cm
Born in Edinburgh, James Begbie (1798–1869) was educated at Edinburgh's High School and Edinburgh University. Introduced in general practice as an apprentice to Dr John Abercrombie, he later became his assistant.…
Born in Edinburgh, James Begbie (1798–1869) was educated at Edinburgh's High School and Edinburgh University. Introduced in general practice as an apprentice to Dr John Abercrombie, he later became his assistant.…
Oil painting: John Hughes Bennett
Oil on canvas, 78.7 x 63.5 cm
Born in London and educated in Exeter, John Hughes Bennett (1812–1875) commenced the study of medicine in Edinburgh in 1833. He obtained an MD with a gold medal in 1837.
He was a leading member of the Royal…
Born in London and educated in Exeter, John Hughes Bennett (1812–1875) commenced the study of medicine in Edinburgh in 1833. He obtained an MD with a gold medal in 1837.
He was a leading member of the Royal…
Oil painting: John Boswell
Oil on canvas, 77 x 63.5 cm
Born in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, John Boswell studied medicine in Leyden, the last British student to be promoted by Herman Boerhaave. He obtained a MD from Leyden in 1736. He was elected President of the Royal College…
Born in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, John Boswell studied medicine in Leyden, the last British student to be promoted by Herman Boerhaave. He obtained a MD from Leyden in 1736. He was elected President of the Royal College…
Oil painting: Byrom Bramwell
Oil on canvas, 127 x 101 cm
Born in North Shields, Byrom Bramwell was the son and grandson of medical practitioners. He was educated at Cheltenham College, obtained a MB with Honours from Edinburgh in 1869 and a MD (Gold Medal) in 1877. After…
Born in North Shields, Byrom Bramwell was the son and grandson of medical practitioners. He was educated at Cheltenham College, obtained a MB with Honours from Edinburgh in 1869 and a MD (Gold Medal) in 1877. After…
Oil painting: John Brown
Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 cm (estimated)
Born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, in 1828 John Brown was apprenticed to Mr Syme, FRCS, who taught surgery in the Extra-Mural School. He graduated with an MD in 1833 and started general practice in Edinburgh.…
Born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, in 1828 John Brown was apprenticed to Mr Syme, FRCS, who taught surgery in the Extra-Mural School. He graduated with an MD in 1833 and started general practice in Edinburgh.…