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Sir Charles Forbes, Bart Of Newe, Provost Of Aberdeen (1817-18)
Sir Charles Forbes, Bart Of Newe, Provost Of Aberdeen (1817-18)

Sir Charles Forbes, Bart Of Newe, Provost Of Aberdeen (1817-18)

Artist (Brechin, Scotland, 1795 - 1875)
Sitter (1774 - 1849)
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 76.1 cm, Width: 63.6 cm
Frame: Height: 107.5 , Width: 95.5 mc, Depth: 10.4 cm
AcquisitionOwned by Aberdeen City Council under the curatorial care of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDCC001040
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Forbes's term as Lord Provost was curtailed by the Court of Sessions, which ruled that election abnormalities (an unqualified nominator) made his election unlawful.
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