Dr Robert Farquharson of Finzean

Artist John Singer Sargent (Florence, Italy, 1856 - 1925)

Associated Dr Robert Farquharson

Date1881

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 61.4 cm, Width: 51.2 cm
Frame: Height: 57.3 cm, Width: 77.5 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1947 by Mrs Joseph Farquharson.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003877

Keywords

About MeThe sitter was the older brother of Joseph Farquharson RA who was a friend of John Singer Sargent. This dashing portrait illustrates very clearly Sargent's bold use of brushwork and limited palette.
Robert Farquharson was laird of Finzean near Banchory and also the member of Parliament for West Aberdeenshire. When he died in 1918 his brother Joseph became laird of the estate that they had for so long run in partnership.

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Robert Farqhuarson was introduced to the American painter John Singer Sargent by his artist brother Joseph. It was painted in 1881, the year after Farqharson had been elected as the Liberal MP for West Aberdeenshire.