William Simson
Twelfth of August
About this artwork
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artist:William Simson (1800 - 1847) Scottish
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title:Twelfth of August
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date created:About 1829
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:26.00 x 41.30 cm; Framed: 47.70 x 63.00 x 5.90 cm
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credit line:Presented by Mrs Hugh William Williams 1860
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accession number:NG 369
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William Simson
William Simson
Born in Dundee in 1800, Simson trained under Andrew Wilson, Master at the Trustees' Academy. In 1825 he signed the proposal to establish a Scottish Academy, and became one of its first academicians. Before the new body could host its first exhibition, Simson withdrew his membership. Once the two...
