George Macdonald, 1824 - 1905. Poet and novelist
About this artwork
The poet and novelist George MacDonald was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and was the son of a farmer. He became a Congregationalist minister, but was obliged to relinquish his parish on account of his unorthodox views, preaching that there was no damnation of sinners. He turned to writing poetry and novels to provide for his large family. A 'master myth-maker', he is best known for his books for children. The art critic John Ruskin, a friend of MacDonald, described him as 'a thin, dark Highlander, with some expression of gloom on his features when at rest, but with quite the sweetest smile for his friends that I have ever seen ...He was zealous in the Scotch Evangelical Faith, and wholly true and upright in it.'
Updated before 2020
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artist:Alexander Munro (1825 - 1871) Scottish
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title:George Macdonald, 1824 - 1905. Poet and novelist
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Bronze
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measurements:34.30 cm (height)
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object type:
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credit line:Given by Dr Greville Macdonald 1924
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accession number:PG 972
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Alexander Munro
Alexander Munro
Munro was a gifted sculptor associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. Originally from Inverness, his talent was evident in the early clay models he made, which brought him to the attention of Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland. She introduced him to the architect Charles Barry who had designed the new...
