painting, John Arbuthnott (1778–1860), 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott
Object number2015.003
Titlepainting, John Arbuthnott (1778–1860), 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott
Creator David (Sir) Wilkie (artist)
Descriptionframed oil painting by Sir David Wilkie, 'John Arbuthnott (1778–1860), 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott'. Lord Arbuthnott sitting in his study with his favourite hound. It includes Arbuthnott's house, the newly built bridge and the Sterling Moghul rug that at the time belonged to Sir David. Following this painting, Wilkie and Arbuthnott travelled together to Istanbul and sadly Wilkie died on the ship home off Gibraltar (as commemorated by Turner). Painted in 1840.
Production date circa 1840 - 1840
Object namepainting
Dimensions
- width: 210.0 cm
height: 142.7 cm