Paddle Steamer 'Sovereign' Entering Aberdeen Harbour

Image credit: Aberdeen Maritime Museum

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Although unattributed, this painting is thought to be by the well known local artist Arthur Smith. 'Sovereign' inaugurated the steamer route from Aberdeen to Lerwick in 1836.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Title

Paddle Steamer 'Sovereign' Entering Aberdeen Harbour

Date

1836

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 61.3 x W 107 cm

Accession number

ABDAG001215

Acquisition method

purchased by the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, 1977

Work type

Painting

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Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY Scotland

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