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Swiss Funeral

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1775 - 1864)
Date1821
Mediumwatercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsSight Size: Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 23.8 cm
Frame: Height: 37 cm, Width: 39.8 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1993 by Cornish Torborck.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG010744
About MeAberdeen-born Skene became a successful advocate in Edinburgh. A friend of Sir Walter Scott, his interests included science and literature as well as being a talented amateur artist.
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Aberdeen-born Skene became a successful advocate in Edinburgh. A friend of Sir Walter Scott, his interests included science and literature as well as being a talented amateur artist.

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