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Arbuthnot Museum, Peterhead
Peterhead
Title
Captain William Penny (1808–1892)
Date
1853 (?)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 127 x W 101.5 cm
Accession number
PEHMS:P12347
Acquisition method
gift from William Penny
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Capt W Penny b.1809 commanding HM Briggs 'Lady Franklin' and 'Sophia' employed on the search for Sir John Franklin 1850–85. Presented by his son Wm Penny ASSAM