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Sir James Stirling, Lord Provost

Raeburn, Henry, Oil painting
Sir James Stirling, Lord Provost
Sir James Stirling, Lord Provost
Sir James Stirling, Lord Provost
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Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
21121
Title
Sir James Stirling, Lord Provost
Description
The sitter, Sir James Stirling, was renowned for his pallid complexion and in this portrait he is seen sitting in a high backed red damask chair, wearing a black velvet suit and the chains of office. The heavy drape behind the chair is pulled back to reveal a distant view of the Edinburgh Bridewell prison, built to the design of Robert Adam for the New Town in 1791-95.
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Size
127.0 x 102.0 cm
Location
City Art Centre
Accession number
CAC2005/8