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Woodland

Date made: n.d.

Description: “The whole Island is deficient in wood, otherwise it would be extremely beautiful and would no doubt be much frequented by men of fortune.” (Tour of a lady's voyage from England to Ireland 1802, MS 05875)

Miss Georgina Gore Currie was the niece of Horatio Powys, Bishop of Sodor and Man from 1854 to 1877. Georgina stayed with the Bishop’s family at their residence, Bishopscourt, north of Kirk Michael. During her time on the Isle of Man, Georgina sketched and painted many Manx scenes including Bishopscourt and its gardens.

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Measurements: 26cm x 37cm

Materials: watercolour on paper

Object name: painting, watercolour

Collection: Art Collection

ID number: 1954-3601/26

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