H. Room. 85. J. Thomson.
[Published by George Virtue. 1840.]
Stipple. 222 x 146mm. 8¾ x 5¾".
Allan Cunningham (1784-1842) was a Scottish poet and author. He contributed some songs to Roche's "Literary Recreations" in 1807 and two years later he submitted several ballads for Robert Cromek's "Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song". In 1810 he moved to London and worked as a journalist until in 1814 he became secretary to sculptor, Francis Chantrey.
NPG: D34428.
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