William Duthie of Collynie

Artist Sir George Reid (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1841 - 1913)

Sitter William Duthie of Collynie

Date1907

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 122.3 cm, Width: 75.4 cm
Frame: Height: 154.4 cm, Width: 107.2 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1944 by Mr & Mrs Duthie Webster.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG003976

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About MeWilliam Duthie of Collynie was the founder of Collynie, a famous Aberdeenshire cattle breeding establishment. Duthie became one of the greatest breeders of this type of cattle in the world. Reid was one of the most established portrait painters working in Aberdeen at the time and so he must have been an obvious choice to capture Duthie's image. Reid has painted Duthie as the successful businessman that he was; he is smartly clothed as a man about town. His pose is somewhat relaxed but still demonstrates an air of authority.

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Reid has painted Duthie as the successful businessman that he was: he is smartly clothed as a man about town. His pose is somewhat relaxed but still demonstrates an air of authority.