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George Whitton Johnstone
George Whitton Johnstone (British1849-1901) Antique 1876 oil painting Landscape
1876

About the Item

This is an original antique oil painting on canvas depicting a country landscape with a Woman and Ducks. Signed and dated 1876 in the lower left by listed Artist George Whitton Johnstone (British, 1849-1901) Presented in the antique gold frame. The frame was partially restored and repainted. The painting has one repaired area in the lower middle but overall is in good condition for this age. Please see the photos, photos are part of the description. Dimensions (frame): 39” W x 28 3/4” H Dimensions (sight): 18 7/8” W x 29 1/4" H Biography: Johnstone was born in Glamis on 3 May 1849, the sixth of seven children. He was a full member of the Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Society of Watercolourists and demonstrated particular skill with landscapes and portraits. His first exhibition at the RSA was in 1872 and he continued to exhibit regularly. He became an Associate of the RSA in 1883 and a full member in 1895. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1885 to 1892. He painted mainly in Eskdale and Annandale, though he also painted in France's Fontainebleau forest. He was apparently influenced by the famous artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. He lived at 4 Napier Road in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh. His daughter Dorothy Johnstone was an artist who married David Macbeth Sutherland in 1924. He died in Edinburgh and was buried in Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh with his wife Jessie Hunter Heron. The distinctive grave holds a high-relief sculpture of his head and lies in the southwest section of the cemetery. Source: Wikipedia _____________________ Please note that the physical colors of the item may vary from the pictures in the listing, given the quality of the camera, the lighting, and the background used We sell vintage and antique items. All of the items will have some wear from age, use, and/or handling over time. We try to take many photos of the items to show the maximum details. Please view all the photos in the listing and feel free to ask any questions you may have about an item before you buy it. Thank you for your interest in our items.

Creator:

George Whitton Johnstone (1849 - 1901, Scottish)

Creation Year:

1876

Dimensions:

Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Medium:

Oil

Movement & Style:

Impressionist

Period:

1870-1879