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Robert Brough by J Beattie Scott
Robert Brough
Robert Brough by J Beattie Scott
Robert Brough by J Beattie Scott

Robert Brough

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1866 - 1925)
Sitter (Invergordon, Scotland, 1872 - 1905)
Date1905
Mediumpen and ink on paper mounted on card
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 34 cm, Width: 19.9 cm
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009626
About MeA tribute to the Great Scottish painter, Scott painted this portrait shortly after Brough's tragic train crash death in 1905. Having also studied at the Royal Scottish Academy, the two Aberdeen artists were contemporaries and Scott had taken inspiration from Brough's flamboyant colours and brushstrokes.

Robert Brough came a long way from his childhood. Being the illegitimate son of an Aberdeen maid, it was never expected that he should have succeeded to the extent that he did. But after being accepted to study at the Royal Scottish Academy to study art, it seemed he was unstoppable. Travelling the world to explore different artistic movements, Brough took inspiration from and employed the methods of the Impressionists and Post Impressionists. The artist is today remembered as a society portraitist and for his vigorous sketches and pastel drawings in which he captures fleeting moments, using broad and flamboyant brushstrokes.

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A tribute to the Great Scottish painter, Scott painted this portrait shortly after Brough's tragic train crash death in 1905. Brough travelled the world to explore different artistic movements.