Great Expectations — Robert McGregor

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Artist: Robert McGregor
Date: 1879
Location: National Galleries Scotland

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Robert McGregor

Robert McGregor, a Scottish painter, masterfully captured the lives of working men and the subtle light of Scottish, French, and Dutch landscapes.

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