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Evening Star by James Cowie
Evening Star
Evening Star by James Cowie
Evening Star by James Cowie

Evening Star

Artist (Cuminestown, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1886 - 1956)
Datec.1940-44
Mediumoil on board
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 137.5 cm, Width: 133.4 cm
Frame: Height: 154.3 cm, Width: 151 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1954 with income from the Macdonald Bequest.
Copyright© The Artist's Estate (2002)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003336
About MeCowie used surreal motifs - such as a picture frame acting as both a window and a picture - in this work, which is considered to be one of his most ambitious paintings.

Cowie was interested in the technique of painting and studied the methods of artists such as Degas. He made many careful, preparatory sketches, in pencil or watercolour, for all of his oil paintings.