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The Artist's Parents (The Revd David Wilkie, 1738 - 1812 and his Wife Isabella Lister, 1763 - 1824), by David Wilkie, oil, 1813

The Artist's Parents (The Revd David Wilkie, 1738 - 1812 and his Wife Isabella Lister, 1763 - 1824)

David Wilkie

1813

oil

panel

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

The Artist's Parents (The Revd David Wilkie, 1738 - 1812 and his Wife Isabella Lister, 1763 - 1824) is a 1813 oil by David Wilkie, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
David Wilkie
When & what style?
1813 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a man and woman sitting next to each other. The man is wearing a dark coat and has his arms crossed. The woman is wearing a red dress with a yellow shawl and a white hat. There is a table in front of them with some books and cups on it. The woman's hat has a blue ribbon on it. The man's face looks serious, but the woman's face looks a bit softer. They are both looking at the viewer. If you want to learn more about the artist who painted this, look up David Wilkie.

About the artist

Portrait of David Wilkie
Artist

David Wilkie

Sir David Wilkie (18 November 1785 – 1 June 1841) was a Scottish painter, especially known for his genre scenes.

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