About this artwork
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artist:Sir Edwin Landseer (1802 - 1873) English
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title:The Eagle
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date created:1848
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materials:Etching on paper
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measurements:Sheet: 16.20 x 27.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Transferred from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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accession number:P 8638
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Sir Edwin Landseer
Sir Edwin Landseer
Landseer displayed his remarkable artistic skills at a very early age; when he was only twelve one of his paintings was exhibited at the Royal Academy. He excelled at painting animals, often bringing great drama, animation and wit to his portrayals. Landseer's enthusiasm for Scotland prompted...