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Study for "Presbyterian Catechising"
Study for "Presbyterian Catechising"

Study for "Presbyterian Catechising"

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1817 - 1867)
Datec. 1847
Mediumchalk on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 37.8 cm, Width: 54.8 cm
Frame: Height: 56 cm, Width: 68.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1934 by Mrs Colin Phillip.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004197
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The finished painting is in the National Galleries of Scotland. This is one of the elders watching the young woman being questioned by the minister
Study of a Parson for "Presbyterian Catechising"
Study of a Parson for "Presbyterian Catechising"
John Phillip
c. 1848
A Young Couple, A Child and an Old Man - Study for "Presbyterian Catechising" and verso: Life Studies
A Young Couple, A Child and an Old Man - Study for "Presbyterian Catechising" and verso: Life Studies
John Phillip
c. 1847
Study for a Group of Recruiting Soldiers in "A Scotch Fair" by John Phillip
Study for a Group of Recruiting Soldiers in "A Scotch Fair"
John Phillip
Study for "Drawing for the Militia"
Study for "Drawing for the Militia"
John Phillip
1849
Study for "A Scotch Fair" by John Phillip
Study for "A Scotch Fair"
John Phillip
1848
Parents Presenting the Child - Study for "Baptism In Scotland"
Parents Presenting the Child - Study for "Baptism In Scotland"
John Phillip
1850
Embracing Couple - Study for "A Scotch Fair"
Embracing Couple - Study for "A Scotch Fair"
John Phillip
c. 1848
Study of a Beggar
Study of a Beggar
John Phillip
Study for "A Scotch Fair"
Study for "A Scotch Fair"
John Phillip
An Elderly Couple and a Woman with a Child - Study for "Baptism In Scotland" and verso: Figure Studies
An Elderly Couple and a Woman with a Child - Study for "Baptism In Scotland" and verso: Figure Studies
John Phillip
c. 1850
Man Putting Something Into a Chest - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" and verso: Figure Studies
Man Putting Something Into a Chest - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" and verso: Figure Studies
John Phillip
c. 1849
A Judge - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso: Life Study
A Judge - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso: Life Study
John Phillip
1849
An Embracing Couple - Study for "A Scotch Fair" & verso Two Heads - Study for "A School"
An Embracing Couple - Study for "A Scotch Fair" & verso Two Heads - Study for "A School"
John Phillip
c. 1848
Man Being Examined - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso Study of Robert The Bruce
Man Being Examined - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso Study of Robert The Bruce
John Phillip
1849
A Guitarist - Study for "Life Among the Gypsies" & verso Mother and Child - for "A Highland Interior"
A Guitarist - Study for "Life Among the Gypsies" & verso Mother and Child - for "A Highland Interior"
John Phillip
1852
A Soldier in Uniform - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso:Study of Hands
A Soldier in Uniform - Study for "Drawing for the Militia" & verso:Study of Hands
John Phillip
1849
Mother and Child - Study for "A Highland Interior" and verso Sketch for a Composition
Mother and Child - Study for "A Highland Interior" and verso Sketch for a Composition
John Phillip
1855
Studies Of Head And Hands Of A Circassian As Though Gripping A Sword by Sir William Allan
Heads and Hands - Study for The Battle of Prestonpans
Sir William Allan
c.1842
Head of a Soldier - Study for The Landing of Mary, Queen of Scots at Leith
Head of a Soldier - Study for The Landing of Mary, Queen of Scots at Leith
Sir William Allan
c.1826
Head of a Circassian Chief - Study for Slave Market, Constantinople
Head of a Circassian Chief - Study for Slave Market, Constantinople
Sir William Allan
1830
Head Of Man Wearing Large Hat by Sir William Allan
Head of a Gypsy Woman - Study for The Recovery of the Stolen Child
Sir William Allan
c.1821
Head of a Turk - Study for Slave Market, Constantinople
Head of a Turk - Study for Slave Market, Constantinople
Sir William Allan
1830
Study for 'The Star of Bethlehem' by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
Study for 'The Star of Bethlehem'
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
1875-1899
Head Of A Bald Man by Sir William Allan
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Sir William Allan
c.1824