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WILLIAM LEIGHTON LEITCH (1804-83)

Queen Victoria landing at Granton Pier, 1 September 1842

1844

Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour | 25.0 x 36.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 919577

Leitch emphasises the warm welcome that Victoria and Albert received when they arrived in Scotland on their first visit to the country. This watercolour was one of a set commissioned by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, who hosted the royal couple at Dalkeith Palace, as souvenirs for their guests.

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