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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NamePainting (George Keith)
Picture
Portrait
Object NumberABDUA:30561
Other Numberx
Other Number TypeOld number
Brief DescriptionFull portrait of George Keith, 10th Earl Marischal, armoured, with grey periwig, black knee boots and spurs. Left hand is on sword hilt, while right hand is holding Marischal baton. Keith has cloth at waist. Plumed helmet on left of ground above the EM coat of arms. Landscape background with drapery parting, left revealing tents, cannon entering Right Tree, with behind 4 soldiers at rest and Fort on hilltop to rear, ( last Earl Marischal to be Chancellor of Marischal College), Previously described as 9th Earl, but updated) Previosuly attributed to F Trevisani.
Content DescriptionKeith, George, 10th Earl Marischal
DimensionsH: 2160 mm W: 1420 mm
MaterialsOil on canvas
Conditiongood
CompletenessComplete
Associated Object NumberABDUA:17612
TechniquePainting
MakerPierre Parrocel
Object Production Date1710-1712- (1716)
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East, Aberdeen
Association Type PlaceSubject
Inscription ContentOn frame: George 10th Earl Marischal
Publication NoteThe Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), 'Oil Paintings in Public Ownership - Aberdeen', 2013. LEMUR Database. Arnott (1897) Description,No8; Art Exhibition (loan exhibit) (1873) No137; Knights notes p1290-1 :' Probably painted about 1712 - George Earl; Marischal full length. Pryor, M (2002) Painting the Profile: Imagery and Identity in the Art, Collections of King’s and Marischal Colleges, 1495-1860,
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