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The Orra Man

Artist (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1846 - 1935)
Associated
Mediumoil on panel
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Frame: Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 27.2 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1978.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000163
About MeAn orra-man and his junior namesake, the orra-loon, worked on Scottish estates as a jack-of-all-trades, (it is a north east term) helping with ploughing, care of cattle and sheep and general farming duties. This Orra man worked on Joseph Farquharson's family estate of Finzean in Feuchside.
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