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

AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG002446

Keywords

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.