James Drummond RSA (1816-1877) - 1877 Watercolour Girl with Fish Basket

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Description

An excellent example of the work of Scottish artist James Drummond, with body colour highlights. The scene depicts a coastal view with a barefoot girl holding a basket of fish, and a small dog nearby. Known for his thoroughly planned compositions and detailed drawings, the artist's proficiency is clear in this work. Well-presented in a washline card mount and in a gilt effect frame. Signed and dated. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and very minor foxing to the sky area. Otherwise in good condition. Minor marks to the mount. Small scuffs and minor losses to the surface of the frame.

Size

35.2 x 26.3 cm (13.8" x 10.3")
Framed Size: 55 x 46.1 cm (21.6" x 18.1")

Artist Biography

James Drummond RSA FSA was an artist and early photographer born in 1816, in John Knox House in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh. He studied at the Trustees Academy in Edinburgh under Sir William Allan. He was a member of the Photographic Society of Scotland and was photographed by Hill & Adamson around 1843. He was also a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He produced a series of drawings of buildings in the Old Town, later reproduced as lithographs. In 1868 Drummond became curator of the National Gallery of Scotland, a position he held until his death in 1877. 

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SKU px023
Artist James Drummond RSA (1816-1877)
Date 1877
Dimensions 35.2 x 26.3 cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Portrait
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