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David Anderson, Architect and his wife Jean Guild by George Jamesone.
David Anderson, architect and his wife Jean Guild
David Anderson, Architect and his wife Jean Guild by George Jamesone.
David Anderson, Architect and his wife Jean Guild by George Jamesone.

David Anderson, architect and his wife Jean Guild

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, c.1589 - 1644)
Sitter
Sitter
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 52.4 cm, Width: 63.2 cm
Frame: Height: 66 cm, Width: 76.5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1966.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000027
About MeThis is a double portrait by one of Aberdeen's most renowned artists George Jamesone. He was one of the few indigenous portrait painters working in Scotland during the 17th century.

This work shows the architect David Anderson and his wife Jean Guild. In a convention typical of the 17th century, the architect's wife is placed on the 'distaff' or left hand side of the architect. The couple are members of the merchant and academic class of Aberdeen so favoured by Jamesone in his subject matter.

Jamesone was a skilled if somewhat limited painter and yet this portrait conveys a certain tender intimacy between husband and wife. They are both dressed soberly as befitted the time but it can be seen that the cloth is of good quality and is richly textured. Both costumes are defined by their expansive necklines; in Mr Anderson's case a broad linen collar and for Mrs Anderson a lace-trimmed starched white ruff.



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Aberdeen's George Jameson was one of very few native portrait painters working in Scotland in the 17th century