The scene takes place at St. Andrews and depicts a golfing game between Sir David Baird and Sir Ralph Anstruther, against Major Playfair and John Campbell, Esq. Of Glensaddel. The painting comprises of some 52 people, all of whom have been named in the original catalogue for the work.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Golfers, 1847
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
128.5 x 212 cm
Grant
75000
Total cost
2500015
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