The Kitchen of Barra Castle, Aberdeenshire
Artist
James Cassie
(Inverurie, Scotland, 1819 - 1879)
Date1854
Mediumoil on board
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 44 cm, Width: 53.5 cm
Frame: Height: 61.5 cm, Width: 71.5 cm
Frame: Height: 61.5 cm, Width: 71.5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1995.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011565
About MeThis painting is an unusual example of Cassie's work, as interior scenes by the artist are very rare. The painting is also interesting as it shows a real working kitchen at a time when artists painting interiors preferred to depict imaginary rooms.Interest in the painting is also heightened by the fact that Cassie's example of a domestic interior appeared before the Dutch influenced work of George Paul Chalmers and Hugh Cameron.
The exterior of Barra can be viewed in the painting hanging above.
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Hard, stark life in this mid-19th century castle kitchen - and a lot of spuds to peel in that tub!
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