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The Nativity

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Written by: Anya KhalilEditor · Calligraphy (Hat)
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 934631
William Bell Scott

The Nativity

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Galleries Scotland
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Artist / MakerWilliam Bell Scott
Date1872
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genrereligious art
TypePainting
CollectionNational Galleries Scotland
LocationScottish National Gallery
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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