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The Visit of the Patron and Patroness to the Village School
Thomas Faed, 1851

© Dundee City Council, Arts & Heritage
A charming and early example of the artist, painted before he left Edinburgh for London in 1852. The influence of Wilkie is very marked.
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Title of artwork, date
The Visit of the Patron and Patroness to the Village School, 1851
Date supported
1975
Medium and material
Oil on panel
Dimensions
98 x 132 cm
Grant
2500
Total cost
7500
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