More about this epigram 'Epigram on Said Occasion' was inspired by William Campbell of Netherplace, Mauchline who died in 1786.In its partner piece, Epitaph on a Henpecked Country Squire, Burns ...

Epigram Addressed To An Artist. Dear Sir, I'll gie ye some advice, You'll tak it no uncivil: You shouldna paint at angels mair , But try and paint the devil.