Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Two Cavaliers. Study for the Painting 'Casus Belli; a Scene from Peveril of the Peak'
About this artwork
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artist:Sir William Quiller Orchardson (1832 - 1910) Scottish
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title:Two Cavaliers. Study for the Painting 'Casus Belli; a Scene from Peveril of the Peak'
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date created:About 1872
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materials:Charcoal on board
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measurements:32,20 x 41.10 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Mr Robert Burns Gift 1932
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accession number:D 3819
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Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Orchardson was an outstanding narrative painter, who deftly used body language and expression, as well as descriptive detail, to communicate feelings and mood. He was also a gifted portraitist. As a mature student of the Trustees' Academy in Edinburgh, he joined other talented students of Robert...
