Portrait of a Young Woman
Artist
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date1900
Object NamePlaque
Mediumwood, enamel on copper
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsW: 10.5cm x H:14.5cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2010 with assistance from the Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011389
Keywords
This framed enamel portrait panel on copper, by James Cromar Watt depicts a young woman shown in profile against a light blue background, a rose bush in bloom and butterflies. The girl wears a full-sleeved blouse under a wine coloured tunic with an embroidered yoke, which clearly shows Watt's interest in mediaeval and renaissance sources.
In this portrait Watt exploits various enamel techniques, notably foiling, grisaille and paillons.
The parapet features the Roman numerals MD CCCC which dates the portrait to 1900. The portrait is mounted in a dark stained wood frame, which is original to the portrait.
It is understood that this piece was exhibited in the Aberdeen Artists' Society exhibitions at Aberdeen Art Gallery. The label on the reverse of the frame, although incomplete, reads, "Aberdeen Artists Society// James Cromar Watt// 71 Dee Street, Aberdeen// Portrait", in Watt's handwriting.
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The work depicts a young woman shown in profile against a light blue background, a rose bush in bloom and butterflies. In this portrait Watt exploits various enamel techniques. Can you name any?
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