John Phillip
Mary MacKay Caird, later Mrs James Glen (1847 - 1940)
About this artwork
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artist:John Phillip (1817 - 1867) Scottish
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title:Mary MacKay Caird, later Mrs James Glen (1847 - 1940)
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date created:Dated 1866
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:105.40 x 80.00 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Bequest of Miss Elizabeth T C Glen 1945
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accession number:NG 2028
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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...
