Rev. Thomas Guthrie, 1803 -1873. Preacher and philanthropist (With his children, Patrick and Anne, fishing on Lochlee)
About this artwork
The influential churchman and social reformer Thomas Guthrie was born in Brechin in Angus. He helped found the Free Church of Scotland in 1843. Guthrie was also an outspoken supporter of education for all and a passionate opponent of alcohol abuse. Guthrie took up fishing in order to spend time outdoors. Whilst at his Highland retreat at Lochlee, he practised trout fishing and was often found on the loch: 'We are all fishing daft here. My brother Patrick says that between us all together he cannot get a word of rational conversation; nothing but "trouts, baits, hooks, bobs, drags, flies, dressings, hackle and tackle.”' This oil sketch depicts a father at leisure with his children but also alludes to Guthrie’s profession as a 'fisher of men'.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Sir George Harvey (1806 - 1876) Scottish
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title:Rev. Thomas Guthrie, 1803 -1873. Preacher and philanthropist (With his children, Patrick and Anne, fishing on Lochlee)
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date created:1855
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materials:Oil on millboard
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measurements:46.30 x 60.30 cm; Framed: 55.70 x 69.70 x 4.70 cm
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credit line:Given by Mrs Ethel M. Pearse 1947
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accession number:PG 1502
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Sir George Harvey
Sir George Harvey
Harvey is best known for his Scottish history painting and contemporary narrative scenes. Many of his subjects, designed to invite an emotional response, appear rather sentimental to modern viewers but were extremely popular when first exhibited. Harvey was a student of Sir William Allan's at the...