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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NamePainting (Newburgh quay)
Watercolour
Object NumberABDUA:31981
CreatorLib494
Brief DescriptionPainting of Newburgh quay. Eiders and Red-breasted Merganser can be seen in the water.
Content DescriptionEiders and Red-breasted Merganser in Ythan Estuary, Newburgh.
DimensionsFrame: height 260mm; width 370mm. Image: height 107mm; width 230mm.
Materialswood, board, paper, watercolour, gouache
TechniquePainted
MakerWatson, Donald (1918-2005)
Object Production Datemid 1970s
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East, Newburgh
Object History NoteArtwork painted by Donald Watson, a Scottish ornithologist, author and wildlife artist. The painting was stored at Culterty House, Newburgh prior to coming into the care of Marischal Museum in 2008.
Aquisition SourceWatson, Jeff
Aquisition NoteJeff Watson (1952-2007) was the artist's son and a Zoology student at the University of Aberdeen.
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