James Tassie (Scottish

James Tassie (Scottish, 1735-1799)

A small portrait plaque of Alexander Waugh, facing left and mounted in a black wood frame, inscribed 'A Waugh MA 1791', 7cm overall.

The Reverend Alexander Waugh (1754-1827) was Minister of the Secession Church and a noted missionary. Tassie executed two portraits during his lifetime, one of which was distributed as a cameo throughout branches of his family.