Andrew Robertson
Two costume studies for portrait of Miss Willes: one study of female figure arms and waist, and one study of right shoulder (recto)
About this artwork
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title:Two costume studies for portrait of Miss Willes: one study of female figure arms and waist, and one study of right shoulder (recto)
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accession number:PG 3234 A
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materials:Black chalk and white watercolour on heavyweight brown paper
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date created:1807 - 1835
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measurements:14.90 x 9.80 cm; mount size: 25.70 x 25.70 cm
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credit line:Purchased 2000
Andrew Robertson
Andrew Robertson
Andrew Robertson was born in Aberdeen. He studied as a scene painter and miniaturist, working under Alexander Nasmyth and Sir Henry Raeburn. Robertson's two elder brothers were also miniaturists. After attending the Royal Academy Schools in London in 1797, Robertson decided to establish his own practice as a miniature painter…
