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Study for The Young Volunteers
Study for The Young Volunteers

Study for The Young Volunteers

Artist (Pimlico, England, 1800 - 1886)
Date1871
MediumPen and ink on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsImage size: Height: 8 cm, Width: 15 cm
Frame: Height: 24 cm, Width: 29 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2016 by Mr & Mrs Planer.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017821
About MeWebster painted small genre scenes of everyday life. He concentrated on school children at play, of which "The Young Volunteer" is typical.

His work was popular with the Victorian public who liked sentimental subjects, especially of children.

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