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The Strolling Players

Artist (Solihull, England, 1862 - 1937)
Date1912 - 1913
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 112.3 cm, Width: 96.8 cm
Frame: Height: 135.8 cm, Width: 120 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1937 with income from the Lyon Bequest.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003681
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These lasses look entirely fed up of the fella with the mandolin. He's probably playing "Wonderwall," everyone’s acoustic go-to tune. "I said maybeeeee…"

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