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Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald
Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Benjamin West. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery.
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Overview
Alexander III of Scotland Rescued from the Fury of a Stag by the Intrepidity of Colin Fitzgerald is an oil painting created in 1786 by Benjamin West, an artist of American origin who was active in London.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a legendary episode from Scottish history where Colin Fitzgerald saves King Alexander III from a stag during a hunt, an event tied to the origins of the Highland Clan Mackenzie.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characteristic of West's style, which was influenced by his training and practice in London. The painting may employ techniques such as glazing to achieve its visual effects.
History & Provenance
Benjamin West, the artist, settled in London in the 1760s and later became the second president of the Royal Academy, indicating his prominence in the British art world of his time.
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Artist
Benjamin West (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was an American-born British painter who specialised in history painting, creating such works as The Death of Nelson, The Death of General Wolfe, the Treaty of Paris,…
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