About this artwork
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artist:Paul SandbyEnglish (1731 - 1809)
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title:East View of Edinburgh Castle
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date created:About 1746 - 1751
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materials:Etching
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measurements:platemark: 27.60 x 37.80 cm; sheet: 34.50 x 43.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased from Marcus Allen, Brighton - October 1951
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accession number:P 2154
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Paul Sandby
Paul Sandby
Sandby is best known for his topographical and picturesque landscapes in watercolour. He probably learned drawing from his brother Thomas, and like him became a military draughtsman for the Board of Ordnance at the Tower of London. In 1747 Sandby was appointed chief draughtsman to the Military...
