COLLECTION NAME:
Walter Scott Image Collection
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Walter Scott Image Collection
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Work Record ID:
0030715
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Licence:
Shelfmark:
Corson P.1797
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Corson P.1797
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Title:
The Abbotsford Family
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The Abbotsford Family
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Alternate Title:
Engraving of Walter Scott with family and friends by J. Smith after D. Willkie
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Engraving of Walter Scott with family and friends by J. Smith after D. Willkie
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Creator:
Wilkie, David
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Wilkie, David
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Creator Role:
Artist
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Associate Creator:
Smith, John
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Smith, John
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Associate Creator Role:
Engraver
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Date:
1847
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1847
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Description:
Depicts Walter Scott with family and friends in south-country peasant dress. Sir David Wilkie was commissioned to paint 'The Abbotsford Family' by Scott's friend Sir Adam Ferguson in 1817. The sittings took place at Abbotsford in October of that year. Portrayed from left are: Lady Scott; Ann Scott (Scott's younger daughter); Sophia Scott (Scott's older daughter, later Mrs. John Gibson Lockhart); Sir Walter Scott (seated); Thomas Scott (shepherd); Charles Scott (Scott's younger son); Sir Adam Ferguson; Walter Scott (Scott's oldest son). The dogs are Maida (left) and Ourisk (right). The painting is now held by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The engraving by John Smith was made for the Abbotsford Edition of the Waverley Novels (1842-1847).
work_description
Depicts Walter Scott with family and friends in south-country peasant dress. Sir David Wilkie was commissioned to paint 'The Abbotsford Family' by Scott's friend Sir Adam Ferguson in 1817. The sittings took place at Abbotsford in October of that year. Portrayed from left are: Lady Scott; Ann Scott (Scott's younger daughter); Sophia Scott (Scott's older daughter, later Mrs. John Gibson Lockhart); Sir Walter Scott (seated); Thomas Scott (shepherd); Charles Scott (Scott's younger son); Sir Adam Ferguson; Walter Scott (Scott's oldest son). The dogs are Maida (left) and Ourisk (right). The painting is now held by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The engraving by John Smith was made for the Abbotsford Edition of the Waverley Novels (1842-1847).
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Work Type:
Engraving
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Engraving
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Measurement:
14.3 x 11.8cm (5 5/8 x 4 5/8")
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14.3 x 11.8cm (5 5/8 x 4 5/8")
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Material:
Ink
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Material:
Paper
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Paper
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Technique:
Engraving
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Engraving
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Location:
TBC/Main Library/Special Collections
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TBC/Main Library/Special Collections
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Repository:
Corson Collection
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Corson Collection
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Source:
Scott, W. Waverley Novels, vol. XII. Abbotsford Edition. Edinburgh: Cadell, 1847) (front.)
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Scott, W. Waverley Novels, vol. XII. Abbotsford Edition. Edinburgh: Cadell, 1847) (front.)
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Subject Person:
Scott, Walter, Sir
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Scott, Walter, Sir
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Subject Category:
Family
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Family
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Subject Category:
Friends and associates
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Friends and associates
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Subject Category:
Portraits
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Related Work Title:
[Portraits]
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Repro File Type:
Derivative TIFF
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26085824
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Repro Capture Date:
27/04/2012 12:41:00
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27/04/2012 12:41:00
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Repro Rights Statement:
© The University of Edinburgh
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© The University of Edinburgh
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