Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn)
Presbytery examination of Townhead school. Schoolmaster probably Mr Craig. Mr Thomson of Rerwick sitting, Mr Williamson of Tongland at the desk,...
About this artwork
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artist:Jemima Blackburn (née Wedderburn) (1823 - 1909) Scottish
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title:Presbytery examination of Townhead school. Schoolmaster probably Mr Craig. Mr Thomson of Rerwick sitting, Mr Williamson of Tongland at the desk, General Irving and Mr Mure (factor) with their ....
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date created:Dated 27th March 1839
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materials:Watercolour over pencil on paper
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measurements:12.10 x 19.00 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1993
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accession number:D 5359.60
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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...
