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Scene in The Hal of the Wynd's Smithy (The Fair Maid of Perth)
Scene in The Hal of the Wynd's Smithy (The Fair Maid of Perth)

Scene in The Hal of the Wynd's Smithy (The Fair Maid of Perth)

Artist (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1839 - 1893)
Associated (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1771 - 1832)
Date1875
Mediumoil on canvas on panel
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 111.8 cm, Width: 153.4 cm
Frame: Height: 151.9 cm, Width: 193.8 cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1920 by Mrs Leslie.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004107
About MePettie specialised in dramatic historical subjects from the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and like many of his contemporaries was often inspired to paint scenes from the works of Walter Scott. Here the bandy-legged Gow Chrom, the blacksmith hero in Scott's "The Fair Maid of Perth", whom Scott described as a man of unusual strength, is seen working at his forge.

He was reputed to have been the only unwounded survivor on the victorious side of Robert III at the famous clan battle, which took place on the North Inch at Perth in 1396. It is said he accompanied Clan Chattan back to the Highlands, and that his race is represented by the Gows or Smiths, who have been ranked as a sept of Clan Chattan in more recent times.

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