Stirling Hill Quarry, near Peterhead

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This painting was Giles's 'field sketch' for the larger version painted at Haddo House for the Earl of Aberdeen. The Earl's other property, Buchanness Lodge, is seen in the right middle distance in front of the Buchanness Lighthouse. The quarry in the foreground provided much of the building stone for Peterhead and is a rare depiction of this industry.

Mintlaw Discovery Centre

Peterhead

Title

Stirling Hill Quarry, near Peterhead

Date

1847

Medium

oil on board

Measurements

H 33.5 x W 46.8 cm

Accession number

PEHMS:P11992

Acquisition method

purchased, 1993

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

1. 'J. Giles 1837' 2. exhib labels for Bourne Fine art; Fine Art Society (1993)

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