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View of St Machar's from the River Don by James Cassie
View of St Machar's from the River Don
View of St Machar's from the River Don by James Cassie
View of St Machar's from the River Don by James Cassie

View of St Machar's from the River Don

Artist (Inverurie, Scotland, 1819 - 1879)
Mediumoil on panel
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 30.6 cm, Width: 40.7 cm
Frame: Height: 50.2 cm, Width: 60.9 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1970 by the Sheriff William Walker Trust.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002184
About MeThis distant view of St. Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen demonstrates James Cassie's skills in classical but precise composition: the River Don winds towards the horizon, a pictorial device reminiscent of the Dutch school landscape painters, whilst the placid water reflects the sky meticulously. The mood of the painting is calm and contemplative.

On the lower right of this natural yet idyllic scene, two peasant farmers tend to their harvest - Cassie often painted outdoors 'on the spot' and became a well known figure to Aberdeen locals.
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A calm and contemplative view down the Don towards St Machar's Cathedral. The still river surface reflects the sky meticulously.