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WILLIAM DARLING MCKAY (BRITISH 1844-1924)
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EVENTIDE
signed with the initials lower right
oil on panel
18 x 28cm; 7 x 11in
41 x 48.5cm; 16 x 19in (framed)
Property from an English Private Collection
William McKay studied painting in Edinburgh before travelling to Holland where he was inspired by the Hague School of painters who worked outdoors. On returning to Scotland he too advocated painting outdoors to capture the Scottish landscape and record the work of those living in rural Scotland. He published The Scottish School of Painting in 1906 and was awarded an honorary LLD by the University of Edinburgh in 1919.
offered for sale without reserve
The canvas has not been relined, and no retouching is evident under ultra-violet light. Apart from a small puncture with an attendant small spot of paint loss in the head of the main figure, this work is in good original condition.
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EVENTIDE
signed with the initials lower right
oil on panel
18 x 28cm; 7 x 11in
41 x 48.5cm; 16 x 19in (framed)
Property from an English Private Collection
William McKay studied painting in Edinburgh before travelling to Holland where he was inspired by the Hague School of painters who worked outdoors. On returning to Scotland he too advocated painting outdoors to capture the Scottish landscape and record the work of those living in rural Scotland. He published The Scottish School of Painting in 1906 and was awarded an honorary LLD by the University of Edinburgh in 1919.
offered for sale without reserve
The canvas has not been relined, and no retouching is evident under ultra-violet light. Apart from a small puncture with an attendant small spot of paint loss in the head of the main figure, this work is in good original condition.
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The lots are closing 30 seconds apart from each other, but if there is another bid in the final 5 minutes of a particular lot closing, the time of this lot will be extended.
Viewing Times By Appointment:
4th Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00 (By Appointment)
6th Oct 2024 12:00 - 16:00 (By Appointment)
AUCTION OPENS: Wednesday 25th September at 1.00am
AUCTION CLOSES: Sunday 6th October, from 4.00pm
