About this artwork
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artist:William Simson (1800 - 1847) Scottish
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title:Interior of a Cottage at Killin
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date created:Dated 1833
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materials:Watercolour on paper
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measurements:25.30 x 34.70 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by the Royal Scottish Academy 1910
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accession number:D NG 378
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William Simson
William Simson
Born in Dundee in 1800, Simson trained under Andrew Wilson, Master at the Trustees' Academy. In 1825 he signed the proposal to establish a Scottish Academy, and became one of its first academicians. Before the new body could host its first exhibition, Simson withdrew his membership. Once the two...