Paul Sandby
Rural landscape with a couple and a dog in front of a tree, a city (possibly Edinburgh) in the distance; illustration to Ramsay's 'Gentle Shepherd'.
About this artwork
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artist:Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809) English
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title:Rural landscape with a couple and a dog in front of a tree, a city (possibly Edinburgh) in the distance; illustration to Ramsay's 'Gentle Shepherd'.
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date created:1758
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materials:Etching
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measurements:platemark: 26.70 x 19.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1977
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accession number:P 2767.7
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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...
