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Portrait of a Man

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1841 - 1913)
Date1889
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 45.7 cm, Width: 36 cm
Frame: Height: 62.7 cm, Width: 52.8 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1970.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003984
Keywords
About MeThe sitter is either John Warrack or possibly J. T. Black. Reid painted a head of Warrack in 1889 and a portrait of Black the same year, although the format is not stated. (ref. Reid's catalogue raisonee at Aberdeen Art Gallery).
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The records do not clearly identify the sitter, who is possibly John Warrack or JT Black, as Reid is known to have painted works featuring both men in 1889.