Lot 111: JOHN STIRLING (1820-71) THE SERMON

signed and dated John Stirling/1859 l.c., oil on canvas 71 by 91.5 cm.; 28 by 36 in. This is probably the painting exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1860, no.569, titled Lay Preaching in Scotland - The Revival Sermon, and at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1861, no.110, titled simply The Revival Sermon.