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Pixies dancing in a Ring by the Firelight

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Written by: Can KayaCataloguer · Watches
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 961942
William Bell Scott

Pixies dancing in a Ring by the Firelight

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Trust
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Artist / MakerWilliam Bell Scott
Date1885
Mediumpanel, paper, oil paint
Genremythological painting
TypePainting
CollectionNational Trust
LocationGunby Hall
About the Artist

BiographyWilliam Bell Scott (1811–1890) — British artist (1811-1890).William Bell Scott worked as painter, exlibrist, art historian, graphic artist, writer and poet and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1811 to 1890, born in Edinburgh, died in Penkill Castle.Disciplinespainter, exlibrist, art historian, graphic artist, writer, poetBorn1811, EdinburghDied1890, Penkill CastleNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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