Henry MacBeth-Raeburn RA RE (1860-1947) - 1922 Mezzotint Colonel MacDonell

Description

A striking early 20th Century mezzotint, with À la poupée colouring, showing Colonel Alistair Randaldson MacDonell of Glengarry (1771-1828). The Clan Chief stands in a hall interior, wearing full Highland Dress with flintlock rifle. The publisher's details and date is inscribed in plate at the lower edge and the artist has signed in graphite to the lower left corner. The print has been presented in a 20th Century Hogarth style frame with wash line mount. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.

Size

66 x 41cm (26" x 16.1")
Framed Size: 85.7 x 59.7cm (33.7" x 23.5")

Artist Biography

Painter and printmaker, son of the artist Norman Macbeth (1821-1888). Born in Helensburgh, Scotland Henry studied at Edinburgh University and art at Royal Scottish Academy Schools and at Académie Julian in Paris. He was elected a member of RE in 1905 and of 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.

Location

Scotland, United Kingdom