“The Cock of the North” (George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon, 1770-1836)
George Lethbridge Saunders (1807 - 1863)
Henry Macbeth-Raeburn (1860 - 1947)
Colour mezzotint
15 April 1925-
About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
Henry Macbeth-Raeburn, painter and engraver, was the son of the portrait painter Norman Macbeth (1821-1888). His siblings included the painters Norman (1821-1888) and James (1847-1891), and Allan Macbeth (1856-1910), a noted organist, choirmaster and principal of the Glasgow College of Music. Henry added Raeburn to his name to distinguish himself from the other painters in his family. He began his career in Edinburgh, but later moved to London. He exhibited 17 works at the Royal Academy, 4 at the New Water-Colour Society and one at the Royal Society of British Artists in Suffolk Street, London.
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Explore
- Places
- Subjects
- male portrait, landscape C19th, horn (as subject: animal parts), mountain, Scottish, 19th century costume, Scottish national costume, kilt, feather (fashion accessory), sporran, medal, dagger, sword, pistol, soldier
- Materials & Techniques
- mezzotint, colour mezzotint
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Details
- Title
- “The Cock of the North” (George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon, 1770-1836)
- Date
- 15 April 1925
- Medium
- Colour mezzotint
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Vicars Bros., June 1957
- GAC number
- 3836