William Simson
A Dog's Head
About this artwork
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artist:William Simson (1800 - 1847) Scottish
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title:A Dog's Head
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:62.50 x 53.10 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Bequest of Mary Hamilton Campbell, Baroness Ruthven 1885
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accession number:NG 708
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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...
