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  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
  • The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
The Skating Minister – Sir Henry Raeburn Collector’s Edition Print
€89,00
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Collector’s Edition — Museum-Quality Scottish Art Print

The Skating Minister (commonly identified as Reverend Robert Walker) is one of the most recognisable images in Scottish art. Unlike Raeburn’s formal portraits, this intimate work captures its subject in motion: a poised skater gliding across a frozen loch beneath a leaden winter sky. The minimal composition—dark silhouette against pale ice and atmosphere—creates an image that is both dynamic and wonderfully serene.

Traditionally identified as the minister of the Canongate Kirk and a member of the Edinburgh Skating Society, Walker’s elegant stance would have been recognised by fellow skaters as a sophisticated manoeuvre. Quiet wit, dignity, and restraint make this portrait a timeless collector’s piece for Scottish interiors.

What You’re Buying

  • Edition: Collector’s Edition
  • Artwork: The Skating Minister (also known as Reverend Robert Walker)
  • Artist: Sir Henry Raeburn (Scottish, 1756–1823)
  • Size: 40 × 50 cm
  • Print Type: Museum-quality giclée reproduction with archival pigments

Museum-Grade Paper

Printed on our Master’s Edition archival paper—an elegant, off-white, matte surface chosen to preserve tonal subtlety and fine detail. The uncoated finish minimises glare and enhances the painterly character of the original.

  • Finish: Matte, uncoated, natural off-white
  • Archival: Acid-free, designed to resist yellowing over time
  • Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb)
  • Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mil)
  • Sustainability: FSC-certified paper

Framing Options

Choose a presentation that suits your space. Our frames are designed for a refined, gallery-grade finish—clean lines, premium materials, and ready-to-hang convenience.

  • Unframed: Collector’s Edition print, carefully packaged for safe delivery
  • Framed: Professional, ready-to-hang presentation (select your frame finish in the options)

Note: Frame availability and finishes may vary by region. Product options shown at checkout reflect current availability.

Quality Promise

  • Colour accuracy: Calibrated printing for faithful tones and contrast
  • Detail retention: High-resolution reproduction for crisp edges and subtle gradations
  • Collector presentation: Designed to match a museum shop / gallery aesthetic

Shipping & Packaging

Each order is produced to order and packaged for protection in transit. Framed prints ship ready to hang; unframed prints ship in protective, rigid packaging.

  • Production: Made to order
  • Packaging: Protective, transit-safe materials
  • Tracking: Provided when available

Returns

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us and we’ll make it right. For standard returns, please refer to our store policy for timeframes and eligibility.

Perfect For

  • Scottish heritage interiors and Edinburgh-inspired spaces
  • Collectors of iconic Scottish portraiture
  • Gifts for skaters, historians, and lovers of Scottish culture

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