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The Sculptor of the 'Mexico' Monument - William Birnie Rhind (1853-1933)

 A significant area of my research has been and will continue be the sculptor of St Anne's Mexico monument William Birnie Rhind. Whilst not generally considered to be in the major league he does have a considerable reputation as a talented and prolific artist, particularly in Scotland where he lived and obtained most of his commissions. The figure for the Mexico Monument in the Studio of William Birnie Rhind, 1888 Red Rose Collections , Lancashire County Council At the time of securing the commission for the Mexico monument, Rhind was establishing his reputation working in partnership with his father, John, on numerous public commissions in Scotland from their Edinburgh-based firm. As he was applying for the work at St Anne's, he was working on another solo project for a monument to the Black Watch Regiment which was unveiled in Aberfeldy in November 1887.  Black Watch Memorial, Aberfeldy https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black_watch_monument_Aberfeldy.jpg I am not sure