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Alexander Livingstone of Countesswells, Provost of Aberdeen (1750-51)
Alexander Livingstone of Countesswells, Provost of Aberdeen (1750-51)

Alexander Livingstone of Countesswells, Provost of Aberdeen (1750-51)

Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 75.2 cm, Width: 63 cm
Frame: Height: 92.5 cm, Width: 80.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1913 to the City of Aberdeen by Rev S O Baker. Owned by Aberdeen City Council under the curatorial care of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDCC001051
Keywords
About MeMunro's "Memorials" mentions that Livingstone originally made his fortune in trade on mainland Europe as a merchant, particularly in Rotterdam, and maintained close continental links after returning to Aberdeen and investing in Countesswells.

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Aberdeen’s Lord Provosts still get their portrait done to this day and many are on display in the nearby Townhouse.

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