Sir David Wilkie
The Abbotsford family. Group including Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832), Marguerite Charpentier (1770 - 1826) etc
About this artwork
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artist:Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841) Scottish
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title:The Abbotsford family. Group including Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832), Marguerite Charpentier (1770 - 1826) etc
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Stipple and line engraving on paper
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measurements:11.50 x 14.10 cm
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accession number:UP A 127
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Sir David Wilkie
Sir David Wilkie
Wilkie achieved international recognition for his highly original paintings of events and episodes from contemporary life. His skills as a narrator were evident in the facial expressions and poses of his characters, and in the informative detail he included. He was born in Fife, the son of a rural...
