Lot Essay
The Edinburgh skyline in this painting includes, from left to right, Salisbury Crags, Arthur's Seat, the spire of St Giles's Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.
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View of Edinburgh looking south from the Firth of Forth, with shipping in the foreground
Details
William Frederick Settle (1821-1897)
View of Edinburgh looking south from the Firth of Forth, with shipping in the foreground
signed and dated 'Settle 1851' (on boat, centre left)
oil on canvas
11½ x 16 in. (29.2 x 40.5 cm.)
View of Edinburgh looking south from the Firth of Forth, with shipping in the foreground
signed and dated 'Settle 1851' (on boat, centre left)
oil on canvas
11½ x 16 in. (29.2 x 40.5 cm.)
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