The Moorish Maiden's First Love
Artist: Gavin, Robert, RSA · 1827-1883
Possibly painted in Paris, see letter from Gavin to RSA dated 1879-03-17 (in archive box 19th Century letters F-H) where he asks for a copy of the Members rules to be sent to a Parisian address as "I might possibly paint my/ diploma picture there". See also Parisian canvas maker's stamp on reverse of painting.
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Object data
Date c.1879 Accession 1995.126 Type Painting Materials Support canvas
Medium Paint, oilDimensions Support
92.3cm x 65.2cm
Sight
88.9cm x 63.1cm
Frame
124.1cm x 97.5cmAcquisition Deposit, RSA Diploma Collection Gavin, Robert, RSA (September 27th, 1879) -
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