Portrait of a Lady

Artist Sir Walter Westley Russell (Epping, England, 1867 - 1949)

Date1925-1932

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 91.8 cm, Width: 76.6 cm
Frame: Height: 109.7 cm, Width: 94.4 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1950 by Mrs M Murray.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003903

Keywords

About MeRussell studied at Westminster School of Art under Fred Brown. His subjects range from landscape and maritime views to portrait and genre works. Russell's fluid and instinctive technique is native to the Modern British school, whilst his traditional compositions acknowledge the previous generation. He exhibited five works at the Royal Academy and was Assistant Professor at the Slade School, 1895-1927, and Keeper of the Royal Academy, 1927-42.

He was elected Keeper of the Royal Academy Schools at General Assembly on 28 June 1927 and commenced his duties at the opening of term in October. He stayed Honorary Keeper from Michaelmas Day 1942 until the end of the year