Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Study for the Painting 'The Artist's Wife (Ellen Moxon, Lady Orchardson, c 1854 - 1917)' [Verso: A Monk on a Balcony]
About this artwork
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artist:Sir William Quiller Orchardson (1832 - 1910) Scottish
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title:Study for the Painting 'The Artist's Wife (Ellen Moxon, Lady Orchardson, c 1854 - 1917)' [Verso: A Monk on a Balcony]
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date created:About 1872
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materials:Pencil on paper
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measurements:26.50 x 18.30 cm
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credit line:Mrs Sandercock Gift 1972
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accession number:D 4987 U (1)
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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...