About this artwork
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title:Andrew Skene, 1784 - 1835. Solicitor General for Scotland
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accession number:PG 1508
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materials:Oil on canvas
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date created:after 1820
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measurements:127.00 x 101.60 cm (framed: 136.00 x 111.00 x 4.30 cm)
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credit line:Given by Brigadier A.H.R. Dodd 1948
Colvin Smith
Colvin Smith
Smith was born in Brechin, Angus. From a well-to-do family, he attended the Royal Academy Schools in London and studied under Joseph Nollekens before going to Italy. On his return journey, Smith travelled via Antwerp, where he made several paintings in the style of Rubens. In 1827 Smith set up…
