Sir David Wilkie
The Artist's Sister (Helen Wilkie, later Mrs William Hunter, 1793 - 1870)
About this artwork
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artist:Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841) Scottish
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title:The Artist's Sister (Helen Wilkie, later Mrs William Hunter, 1793 - 1870)
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date created:Possibly about 1822/3
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:27.30 x 21.60 cm; Framed: 43.20 x 37.10 x 6.90 cm / 4.00 kg
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object type:
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credit line:Bequest of Dr William Hunter 1871
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accession number:NG 585
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Sir David Wilkie
Sir David Wilkie
Wilkie achieved international recognition for his highly original paintings of events and episodes from contemporary life. His skills as a narrator were evident in the facial expressions and poses of his characters, and in the informative detail he included. He was born in Fife, the son of a rural...
