H. Macbeth-Raeburn RA RE after Sir Henry Raeburn - 1918 Mezzotint, The MacNab

Description

A mezzotint after Sir Henry Raeburn RA RSA FRSE's (1756-1823) oil portrait 'The MacNab' (1802), depicting Francis Macnab ('The Macnab'), 12th Laird of Macnab (1734-1816). Presented glazed in a cream wash line mount and a black wooden frame. Inscribed with the date in plate and signed in graphite to the lower-left edge. Inscribed with the title and name of the artist to the lower edge of the mount. On wove.

Condition

There are some minor marks to the substrate and mount but overall in very good condition.

Size

65.8 x 39.2cm (25.9" x 15.4")
Framed Size: 87.8 x 58.8cm (34.6" x 23.1")

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Artist Biography

Henry Macbeth-Raeburn RA RE (1860-1947) was a painter and printmaker, son of the artist Norman Macbeth (1821-1888). Born Henry Raeburn Macbeth, he added the last name to distinguish himself from his father and brother, Robert Walker Macbeth (1848-1910). His work was not dissimilar to that of his brother, both painted sentimental pictures, genre scenes, landscapes, and portraits. Both were also known engravers. Born in Helensburgh, Scotland, Macbeth-Raeburn studied at Edinburgh University and art at Royal Scottish Academy Schools and at Academie Julian in Paris. He was elected a member of the RE in 1905 and of the RA in 1933 and served on both their councils. He was a member and exhibitor at the Ipswich Art Club 1943-45 and also exhibited at ROI, RSA, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, and at the RI and elsewhere. He was a member of the Chelsea Arts Club and his work is in the GAC. He was the husband of Marjorie May Bacon.