Near Stirling

1920-1940

John G. Mathieson

Associated Names
John G. Mathieson

Artist, Scottish, active 1918 - 1940

The image displays a scene viewed through a stand of tall, slender trees with a few thicker trunks. The trees are painted with detailed brushstrokes capturing the intertwining branches and textured bark. The trees form a frame in the foreground, leading the eye towards a low horizon. On the horizon, there is a distant structure, potentially a castle or large building. The color palette consists of black, gray, and white tones, highlighting the intricate details of the trees and the subtlety of the background landscape.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: John G. Mathieson; lower right edge in graphite: near Stirling

Markings

stamped lower right corner in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77013336

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