Self Portrait
Artist
Frederick Goodall
(London, England, 1822 - 1904)
Date1883
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 34.5 cm, Width: 29.7 cm
Frame: Height: 113.5 cm, Width: 67.3 cm
Frame: Height: 113.5 cm, Width: 67.3 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002446
About MeFrederick Goodall was a well known Victorian artist and prominent academician whose work included orientalist scenes. Goodall visited Egypt in 1858 and again in 1870, both times travelling and camping with Bedouin tribesmen. In order to provide authentic detail to his paintings, Goodall brought back sheep and goats from Egypt. The Eyptian theme was prominent in his work, with 170 paintings being exhibited at the Royal Academy over 46 years.On 11 August 1883 Goodall wrote to Alexander Macdonald, agreeing to paint this portrait and remembering the kindness Macdonald had once shown to his daughter.
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On 11 August 1883, Goodall wrote to Alexander Macdonald, agreeing to paint this portrait. Goodhall was known for painting a variation of eastern oriental themes.
