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The Pet of the Common

Artist (London, England, 1817 - 1903)
Date1853
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 51.6 cm, Width: 62.3 cm
Frame: Height: 76.4 cm, Width: 87.4 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1941 by Mrs Taylor.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002778
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Going by the braying mule in the middle ground, this child has kidnapped a young donkey and feels pretty smug about it.

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