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William McTaggart RSA RSW
William McTaggart RSA RSW

William McTaggart RSA RSW

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1841 - 1913)
Sitter (Aros, Argyll, Scotland, 1835 - 1910)
Date1891
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 29.7 cm
Frame: Height: 113.5 cm, Width: 67.3 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 01
Object numberABDAG003993
More About Me
Although many of his contemporaries moved to London to further their artistic careers, McTaggart spent his entire life and career in Scotland. He said, "I would rather be first in my own country than second in any other."
Exhibitions
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