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The Militiaman
The Militiaman

The Militiaman

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1817 - 1867)
Mediumwatercolour and gouache on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsSight Size: Height: 37 cm, Width: 24 cm
Frame: Height: 62.7 cm, Width: 45.4 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1975 by the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery in memory of Mrs H V Martin.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004136
About MeAberdeen born John Phillip was one of the most popular artists of the Victorian era. His early Scottish genre subjects of tightly knit family groups echo the tradition of David Wilkie. However, following a series of visits to Spain, his painting style became bold, colourful and flamboyant.

This undated study most likely portrays a member of the Spanish militia. Phillip has finished the upper portion of the sketch quite highly, with particular attention to the militiaman's swarthy features, in a portrait style reminiscent of the Spanish master Velazquez.




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After visiting Spain, Phillip's painting style, previously following the tradition of David Wilkie, became bolder, more colourful and flamboyant