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James Edward BarclayPortrait of William Willis - Royal Marines Major - 19th century art oil paintingCirca 1880
Circa 1880
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This impressive late 19th century portrait oil painting is by British artist James Edward Barclay. The sitter is a Major in the Royal Marines, William Wynch George Back Willis who was born in 1838 and died in 1910. The composition hints at a story behind this portrait, with a notebook or sketch book just in view and pencil in hand. Is he an aspiring artist? Or about to write a letter? The profile perspective is interesting along with his half-unbuttoned jacket but turned head and full gaze at the viewer. A fascinating portrait.
Signed top right.
Provenance. Sussex estate. Remnants of label and information verso.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 29 inches by 24 inches unframed and in good condition.
Housed in a stunning gilt carved Raeburn frame, 39 inches 33 inches framed and in good condition.
James Edward Barclay. (1846-1903) Exhibited 1884-88. Barclay was born in London, studied in Italy and spent most of his later years in the United States. He lived and worked in NYC, Washington DC and Boston. His NYC studio was in the Alpine Building. At the time of his death, he was working on the portrait of the Lord Mayor of Edinburgh. He died in Edinburgh Scotland on July 27, 1903
Source: Obituary, New York Herald, August 9, 1903
Exhibited: Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Oil Painters and in the United States.
- Creator:James Edward Barclay (1846 - 1903)
- Creation Year:Circa 1880
- Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU853113403832
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