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Heads of Aberdeen Personalities
Heads of Aberdeen Personalities

Heads of Aberdeen Personalities

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1801 - 1870)
Sitter (London, England, 1804 - 1895)
Sitter (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1807 - 1872)
Sitter (Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1815 - 1853)
Sitter (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1814 - 1896)
Sitter (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1840 - 1920)
Date1850-1870
Mediumoil on board
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 27.6 cm
Frame: Height: 47.5 cm, Width: 43.8 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1947 by Dr W Douglas Simpson.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002691
About MeThe sitters are (from the top, left to right):
1st Row: James Nicol, advocate, Bailie; John Angus, advocate, Town Clark; William Gordon, Bailie; George Thompson Jun. Lord Provost:
2nd Row, William Duguid, Iron Merchant; Prof George Ferguson; George Henry, Bailie; Rev. Alex. Dyce Davidson, D.D:
3rd Row, Alexander Webster, advocate; Prof David Gray; Rev. Simon MacKintosh, D.D; James Abernethy, C.E:
4th row, Andrew Robertson of Foveran, D.L; Rev. James Forsyth, D.D; Alexander Torrie, advocate; Prof. George Gordon MacLean.