The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Burns, W. F. D.
Burns, W. F. D. Principal, Bombay School of Arts; educ, in the Herbert Hercomer School at Bushey, Herrfardshire: Joined the Royal Academy and the New gallery for figure pictures in oil, water colour, and pastel; came to Bombay, 1890; elected a Member of the Royal Society of British Artists, 1896; wrote and drew in black and white for art Magazines and illustrated journals in London; appointed to present post, 1899: Conducted the Fancy Fair in aid of the Lady Dufferin Fund, 1901; designed Casket to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales for presentation at the Ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Alexandra Dock. Address: Bombay, India.