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Illustrated letter from Walter Scott

Hugh William Williams, 1823

A short letter from Sir Walter Scott to the sporting artist William Scrope inviting him and Williams to dinner at Abbotsford. Scrope later gave the letter to Williams who illustrated it with drawings of Abbotsford and the nearby picturesquely romantic ruin of Melrose Abbey.

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Title of artwork, date

Illustrated letter from Walter Scott, 1823

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Pen, ink & wash on paper

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 cm

Grant

638

Total cost

2270

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