Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER GEORGE JAMESONE (1588-1644)
'Robert Gordon of Pitlurg-commonly designed "of Straloch"'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866335
Photograph of a half-length portrait of Robert Gordon of Straloch (1580–1661). The sitter faces three-quarters to the right and looks at the viewer, his right hand placed on his stomach. Bearded and balding, he wears a dark jerkin with broad lace-trimmed ruff and cuff.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Gordon Cumming Skene of Pitlurg and Dyce (1827-82), Parkhill, Aberdeenshire. It has been attributed to George Jamesone (c.1590-1644) and it is now in Robert Gordon's College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of John Gordon Cumming Skene of Pitlurg and Dyce (1827-82), Parkhill, Aberdeenshire. It has been attributed to George Jamesone (c.1590-1644) and it is now in Robert Gordon's College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen.
Creator(s)
After George Jamesone (1588-1644) (artist)
Subject(s)
Robert Gordon (1580-1661)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
