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"The
Nave" by Stanley Cursiter - SMC168
This
painting is a view of the nave of St Magnus Cathedral during
the refurbishment of the early 20th century. It is entitled
"The Nave" and was painted by Stanley Cursiter.
Stanley Cursiter, 1887-1976, is perhaps Orkney's most famous
artist. He was a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and
was the Queen's Painter and Limner for Scotland. He painted
many pictures of St Magnus Cathedral and also other landscapes
of Orkney.
The painting is owned by the Orkney Island's Council and is
on display in the Supper Room of Kirkwall Town Hall.
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