Alice E Macdonell

Artist Campbell Lindsay Smith (Forfarshire, Scotland, 1879 - 1915)

SitterSitter is Alice E. Macdonell (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1947)

Date1910

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 87 cm, Width: 67 cm
Frame: Height: 122 cm, Width: 101 cm

AcquisitionPresented in 1989 by Mrs E M Reid.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG008481

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About MeThe sitter, was born in 1864 and died in 1947. She was a daughter of J.F. White and wrote his biography. She married W.R. Macdonell and they lived in 'Bridgefield', Bridge of Don.

They were patrons of several artists at the turn of the century, including James McBey, to whom she was introduced by Lindsay Smith. Her son was A.G. Macdonell, author of "England, Their England" (1933).

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The sitter and her husband were patrons of several artists, including James McBey, at the turn of the 20th century. Their son wrote "England, their England"