About this artwork
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artist:Paul Sandby (1731 - 1809) English
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title:Stirling Castle
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date created:Dated (on both sides) 8th June 1786
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materials:Pen, black ink and grey wash on paper
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measurements:Sheet: 29.80 x 46.60 cm; Composition: 22.70 x 35.50 cm
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credit line:David Laing Bequest to the Royal Scottish Academy transferred 1910
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accession number:D 185
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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...