Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin, 1824 - 1907. Scientist
About this artwork
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artist:Sir William Quiller Orchardson (1832 - 1910) Scottish
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title:Sir William Thomson, Baron Kelvin, 1824 - 1907. Scientist
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Charcoal on paper
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measurements:55.90 x 34.30 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Given by Mr R.E. Miller 1917
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accession number:PG 884
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Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Orchardson was an outstanding narrative painter, who deftly used body language and expression, as well as descriptive detail, to communicate feelings and mood. He was also a gifted portraitist. As a mature student of the Trustees' Academy in Edinburgh, he joined other talented students of Robert...