Self Portrait by James Giles

Self Portrait

Artist James Giles (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1801 - 1870)

AssociatedDonated by John Morgan (Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1844 - 1907)

Mediumoil on board

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 47.1 cm, Width: 37.1 cm
Frame: Height: 66.9 cm, Width: 57.4 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1904 by John Morgan.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG002430

Keywords

About MeThis is one of five surviving self portraits by James Giles. It was probably painted in the 1830s, a few years after his return from Italy and shows the artist as a rather romantic and sensitive looking young man.
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