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Accession Number: 
2001.241.33
Object type: 
painting
'Sheep folded on turnips': Accesion No. 2001.241.33

The contrasting beauty of the countryside and coastline of East Lothian, has made the area an inspiration to artists throughout the centuries.

This oil painting by William Darling MacKay, depicts a pastoral scene in which a flock of sheep are feeding on some turnips. Low hills and fields surround the fold of sheep, beneath a large expanse of blue sky.

William Darling MacKay was born in Gifford in 1844. His love of nature and the beauty of East Lothian's countryside is reflected in the pastoral artwork that he produced. He died in Edinburgh in 1924.
 

Description

Accession Number: 
2001.241.33
Object type: 
painting

Description

Oil painting entitled `Sheep folded on turnips`. By William Darling MacKay. Depicts pastoral scene in which flock of sheep are feeding on turnips. Low hills and fields surround the fold beneath large expanse of blue sky.

Material: 
painting
Material: 
textile
Material: 
canvas
Number of objects: 
1
Height (cm): 
51.00
Width (cm): 
76.00
Date - earliest/single: 
01/01/1900 (All day)

Associated

Accession Number: 
2001.241.33
Object type: 
painting
Object production place: 

Media

Accession Number: 
2001.241.33
Object type: 
painting
Object has been photographed/scanned: 
No
'Sheep folded on turnips': Accesion No. 2001.241.33
Image on SCRAN: 
Yes
SCRAN Link: 
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