William Nicholson
James Hogg, 1770 - 1835. Poet; 'The Ettrick Shepherd'
About this artwork
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artist:William Nicholson (1781 - 1844) Scottish
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title:James Hogg, 1770 - 1835. Poet; 'The Ettrick Shepherd'
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date created:Painted about 1817
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:27.10 x 23.70 cm; Framed: 44.50 x 41.50 x 6.00 cm
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credit line:Long loan in
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accession number:PGL 15
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William Nicholson
William Nicholson
Born in Northumberland, Nicholson was a self-taught artist who began his career painting miniature portraits. By 1820 he had settled in Edinburgh. He was a founder member of the Royal Scottish Academy and served as its first Secretary between 1826 and 1830. He exhibited every year at the Royal...
