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The Shrimper

Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911)

Royal Cornwall Museum

The Shrimper

Image credit: Royal Institution of Cornwall

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Richard Harry Carter was born in Truro and became one of the buyers in Cornwall of copper for the smelting firm of Vivian & Sons, Swansea. His spare time was spent sketching around Cornwall. After a number of years, he relinquished his business appointment and devoted himself entirely to his painting.

Royal Cornwall Museum

Truro

Title

The Shrimper

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 61 x W 92 cm

Accession number

TRURI : 1957.5.3

Acquisition method

gift, 1957

Work type

Painting

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River Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2SJ England

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Richard Harry Carter

1839–1911

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