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Robert Mitchell (Donor's Grandfather) by James Cassie
Robert Mitchell
Robert Mitchell (Donor's Grandfather) by James Cassie
Robert Mitchell (Donor's Grandfather) by James Cassie

Robert Mitchell

Artist (Inverurie, Scotland, 1819 - 1879)
Date1856
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 77.9 cm, Width: 63.7 cm
Frame: Height: 97.2 cm, Width: 83.4 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1939 by Robert Mitchell.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002186
Keywords
About MeJames Cassie made a living from portrait painting while in Aberdeen. He painted mostly portraits of farmers, doctors, lawyers and clergymen. The sitter is Robert Mitchell, the book he holds in his hands and his sober dress might imply he is a scholar or a man of the church.
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