John Phillip
Spanish Boys Bull-Fighting
About this artwork
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artist:John Phillip (1817 - 1867) Scottish
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title:Spanish Boys Bull-Fighting
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date created:About 1860 - 1861
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materials:Charcoal heightened with white on paper
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measurements:(framed: 73.50 x 93.80 x 2.20 cm)
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object type:
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credit line:Mrs Colin Phillip Gift 1933
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accession number:D 3829
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gallery:
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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...
