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A Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior, by Daniel Macnee, unspecified, 1854

A Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior

Daniel Macnee

1854

unspecified

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

A Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior is a 1854 unspecified by Daniel Macnee, depicting Family, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Daniel Macnee
When & what style?
1854
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting depicts a family scene with three women and a young boy, all dressed in highland attire. The women are seated, while the boy stands to the left, wearing a dark jacket and bow tie. The background is a warm, muted color, with hints of blue visible on the left side. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of intimacy and warmth, drawing the viewer's attention to the family members. The women's dresses and the boy's jacket are rendered in soft, muted tones, which adds to the overall sense of calm and serenity. If you're interested in exploring more works that feature family as a subject, you might want to check out other pieces that depict family scenes.

About the artist

Portrait of Daniel Macnee
Artist

Daniel Macnee

Sir Daniel Macnee FRSE PRSA LLD (4 June 1806, Fintry, Stirlingshire – 17 January 1882, Edinburgh), was a Scottish portrait painter who served as president of the Royal Scottish Academy (1876).

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