Brig O' Balgownie In Winter

Artist David J Alexander (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1922 - 1985)

Date1950-1974

Mediumpencil pen and ink on paper

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsSight Size: Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 29.3 cm
Frame: Height: 37.8 cm, Width: 41.5 cm

AcquisitionBequeathed in 1985 by David J Alexander.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG007458

Keywords

About MeDavid R. Alexander was an artist from Aberdeen who specialised in producing oil paintings of local scenes. He exhibited in the Aberdeen Artist's Society during his career.
This work captures the Brig O' Balgownie in the depths of winter. It is framed by trees so that it becomes the focus for the viewer's eye. Alexander captures the bare branches burdened by the fall of snow and the icy reflections on the water. This is a quiet, calm scene - there is no human presence - and Alexander instead focuses on Aberdeen's natural beauty.
More About Me

Collections Wall

This iconic bridge which lies at the heart of the history of Old Aberdeen, was completed at the time of Robert the Bruce and was for hundreds of years the key crossing point of the River Don.