Mrs Jean Chalmers
Artist
John Phillip
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1817 - 1867)
Datec. 1840
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsHeight: 77 cm, Width: 64 cm
Frame Size: 83 × 70 × 5cm
Frame Size: 83 × 70 × 5cm
AcquisitionBequeathed in 1976 by Mrs K E Littlejohn.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG000056
About MeMrs Chalmers was the great grandmother of William Littlejohn, bankagent, whose portrait was painted by Joseph Farquharson.
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The strong contrast between light and dark immediately draws the attention to Mrs Chalmers' face, giving her a noble glow and making her dark brown eyes a focal point.
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