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The Boatman's House
The Boatman's House

The Boatman's House

Artist (London, England, 1763 - 1804)
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 74 cm, Width: 93.9 cm
Frame: Height: 101.1 cm, Width: 120.2 cm, Depth: 13 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1980 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and with income from the Webster Bequest.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000507
About MeThis is a typical example of the work of a painter so popular in his own day for his scenes of everyday rural life. His popularity extended to Scotland in his own lifetime and his pictures were amongst the models held up to the students at the Trustees' Academy in Edinburgh. Sir David Wilkie reported his delight on seeing an exhibition of Morland's paintings shortly after his arrival in London as a young artist. Morland may well have had more than a little influence on this leading Scottish artist.
This painting contains some very well painted details eg. the flaming brand and the still life group of pots and faggots. Pigs were one of Morland's specialities and they are represented here to the right.
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This painting contains some very well painted details. For example, the flaming brand and the grouping of a pot and pieces of wood. Pigs were one of Morland's specialities. Can you see them?