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Semple's Close, Edinburgh
Theys, Freddy, 2001, Etching
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Semple's Close, Edinburgh
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Semple's Close, Edinburgh
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Theys, Freddy
Date
2001
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32.2 x 13.2 cm
Type
Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Semple's or Sempill's Close lies immediately to the north of Castlehill in Edinburgh, and was named after Grissel, Lady Semple, widow of Francis, 8th Lord Semple who lived in the mansion at the foot of the Close in the 18th century.
The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.
Freddy Theys is a Belgian engraver of town scenes, botanics and portraits. He visits Scotland annually.
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