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Sketch for 'The Sanctuary'
Sketch for 'The Sanctuary'

Sketch for 'The Sanctuary'

Artist (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1839 - 1893)
Date1873
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 38 cm
Frame: Height: 44 cm, Width: 56.1 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004105
About MeThis is a sketch for a larger painting which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1873 and is now in a private collection. A damsel is imploring refuge from the black robed nuns of a convent. Even in this small work, Pettie manages to convey a scene full of drama and action using a sketchy draughtsmanship and broken colour.
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Even in this small sketch, Pettie is able to convey a sense of drama and action using sketchy draughtsmanship and broken colour. The finished painting is in private hands.
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