Sir Edwin Landseer
Mancini, Landseer's Servant
About this artwork
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title:Mancini, Landseer's Servant
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accession number:D 3664
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materials:Pen and sepia on paper
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date created:Unknown
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measurements:11.20 x 10.00 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1920
Sir Edwin Landseer
Sir Edwin Landseer
Landseer displayed his remarkable artistic skills at a very early age; when he was only twelve one of his paintings was exhibited at the Royal Academy. He excelled at painting animals, often bringing great drama, animation and wit to his portrayals. Landseer's enthusiasm for Scotland prompted annual visits from 1824…