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Margaret Hay
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Margaret Hay
MARGARET HAY (nee Chalmers) friend of the poet Robert Burns, wife (1788) of Lewis Hay, a clerk who died in 1800. Date: circa 1800
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1788 1800 Burns Chalmers Clerk Died Friend Lewis Margaret
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This portrait captures the likeness of Margaret Hay, nee Chalmers (circa 1767-1841), a dear friend of the renowned Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Margaret married Lewis Hay, a clerk, in 1788. Tragically, Lewis passed away in 1800, leaving Margaret a young widow. The portrait, believed to have been taken around the year of her husband's death, offers a glimpse into the life of this intriguing woman who was connected to one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures. Margaret's friendship with Burns is an intriguing aspect of her story. Though the exact nature of their relationship is not well-documented, it is known that Burns dedicated several poems to her, including "To a Lass in White," which was inspired by her beauty and grace. The poet's admiration for Margaret is evident in the lines, "Fair Margaret, and her glass reflext / In snowy plot, a gilded Nymph." Despite the loss of her husband at a young age, Margaret went on to live a long and eventful life. She is said to have been a patron of the arts and a generous supporter of local charities. Her connection to Burns ensured that she remained an intriguing figure in Scottish literary history. This portrait, with its enigmatic subject and rich historical context, is a testament to the enduring legacy of both Margaret Hay and the poet she once called friend.
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