About this artwork
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artist:John Phillip (1817 - 1867) Scottish
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title:John Phillip, 1817 - 1867. Artist (Self-portrait)
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date created:1860 - 1867
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materials:Oil on millboard
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measurements:48.20 x 40.50 cm; Framed: 69.21 x 60.96 x 6.98 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Given by Dr George Cathcart 1945
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accession number:PG 1473
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
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John Phillip
John Phillip
Phillip's first visit to Spain in 1851 inspired the paintings which brought him royal favour. Prince Albert and Queen Victoria gave each other paintings of Spanish themes by Phillip as Christmas gifts. He was born in Aberdeen and pursued his artistic education at the Royal Academy Schools in London...
