Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn)
The Earl of Orkney working with the rain gage, his coat held by Mr John Alexander. Eden Colvile and the Countess of Selkirk to left of picture....
About this artwork
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artist:Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn) (1823 - 1909) Scottish
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title:The Earl of Orkney working with the rain gage, his coat held by Mr John Alexander. Eden Colvile and the Countess of Selkirk to left of picture. Jemima, Jane and Isabella Wedderburn together ....
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date created:Dated Oct. 1837
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materials:Watercolour over pencil on paper
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measurements:12.30 x 17.60 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1993
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accession number:D 5359.9
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Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn)
Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn)
Jemima Wedderburn was born in Edinburgh. Although she received no formal training in art, she was a watercolourist of outstanding ability. She had connections with many of the Victorian artistic and intellectual élite and formed life-long friendships with Landseer, Millais and Ruskin, who described...
