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John ScottPortrait of the Marsh King's Daughter - British Victorian exhib art oil painting1884
1884
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This superb British Victorian exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted artist John Scott. It was painted in 1884 and exhibited at the Royal Academy London the same year, entitled An Incident from The Marsh King's Daughter with a quote from the Hans Christian Andersen book, The Marsh King's Daughter. (see details regarding the story below). In the large and vibrant composition, Helga, wearing a long lime green dress, sits by a lily pond in the foreground, leaning against a tree stump. To her left are a number of large storks that look as if they are communing with her. Beyond are trees and the sky line. The painting has a magical feel to it and is painted with great sensitivity and detail. The brushwork and colouring are superb. This is a wonderful example of Victorian exhibited art and John Scott's skill as a 19th century British artist in rendering this enchanting story.
Signed and dated lower right.
Provenance. Exhibited Royal Academy 1884 no. 1622.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 39 inches by 24 inches and in good condition.
Frame. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 45 inches by 30 inches, in good condition.
John Scott RI, RBA (1849–1919) was an English artist, born in Carlisle, Cumberland. His father and grandfather, both also named John Scott, had a business as gilders and manufacturers of stained glass. He had his early education at Hannah's Academy in Carlisle. He later studied at the Carlisle School of Art, while also working in the family business. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1872, and also showed works at the Carlisle School of Art's exhibition. The local newspaper described his Preparing for Market as of considerable dimensions, very ambitious, but possessed of the elements of real success. He continued his studies in London at Heatherley’s Studio and at the Royal Academy Schools. By 1879 he was living at Cannon Street, London. In that year he exhibited works both at the Royal Academy and in Dublin. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) in 1882 of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours (RI) in 1885. He painted landscapes, religious scenes and genre works in oil and watercolour, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (R.O.I.). Scott's watercolours range from rapid sketches to the highly finished works such as "The Convent Garden" 1911, and "Loves Young Dream". He married Georgiana Ellen Miller of Lechlade, Gloucestershire, at Kensington in August 1887.
“The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Hans Christian Andersen is a captivating fairy tale that unfolds against the backdrop of a pair of storks. These storks winter in Egypt and then migrate to Denmark, where they nest on the chimney of a Viking warrior’s family home. The marsh nearby harbors a dark secret—the wicked Marsh King resides there. The storks, in their timeless wisdom, share stories with their little ones. These tales revolve around moors, reed banks, and other natural wonders. The youngest storks delight in simple nonsense, while the older ones crave deeper meaning and stories related to their own lineage. Among the storks’ narratives, two stand out. The first is the well-known tale of Moses, who was abandoned by his mother on the banks of the Nile. Discovered by the king’s daughter, Moses received an education and went on to achieve greatness. However, the location of his burial remains a mystery. The second story, less widely known, unfolds in the wild moorlands of Wendsyssell—a vast, desolate expanse in northern Jutland. Here, the storks recount the enchanting saga of Helga, a child discovered by a stork and raised by Vikings. By day, she appears as a beautiful but fierce human; by night, she transforms into a gentle yet ugly toad. Helga’s true home lies near the waters of the Nile, where her destiny awaits/ This tale weaves together elements of magic, transformation, and the timeless connection between nature and humanity. Enjoy the journey into Andersen’s mystical world!
- Creator:John Scott (1934 - 2007, British)
- Creation Year:1884
- Dimensions:Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU853115619452
John Scott
John Scott was a painter and teacher born in Beckingham, Kent. He studied fine art at the Reading University from 1953–7 and then held a number of teaching posts, including Denbighshire Technical College, living in Wrexham. He was a member of Royal Cambrian Academy of Art and showed in group exhibitions at Royal Society of British Artists and Leicester Galleries, having solo shows at the Roche Court New Art Centre and the Kensington Galleries.
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