Bust of John Rennie, civil engineer, 1761 - 1821
This bust of John Rennie was made by Francis Legatt Chantrey RA (1781-1841). It was gifted to East Lothian by the great grandson of the subject and is on display in the County Buildings in Haddington.
Chantrey depicted John Rennie in a traditional, classical guise in this marble bust. The artist has attempted to model the subject's tousled hair, a feature that also appears in portraits of Rennie.
East Lothian born John Rennie set up as a mechanical engineer in London in 1791. He established his reputation by building canals but amongst his greatest achievements were three bridges over the Thames. Closer to home he built a bridge at Musselburgh.
Accession Number - 2001.241.19
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