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James Hadden of Persley

Artist (London, England, 1782 - 1875)
Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1758 - 1845)
Date1833
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 147.7 cm, Width: 238.5 cm
AcquisitionTransferred in 1965 from Aberdeen Town House.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004549
Keywords
About MeThe sitter was Provost of Aberdeen 1801-3, 1809-11, 1813-15 and 1830-32.
More About Me
James Hadden was Lord Provost of Aberdeen four times in the early 19th century, perhaps because he "had an extraordinary portion of good sound practical common sense, accompanied by keen discernment".
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