Breton PeasantDavid Macbeth Sutherland · 1923

  • Creation date1923
  • Dimensions92.0 x 71.0 cm
  • MuseumRoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture

David Macbeth Sutherland (1883 – 1973)

A master of Scottish landscapes and portraits, David Macbeth Sutherland captured the essence of rural beauty in works like Noon and Drambuie, Wester Ross, inviting you to discover his evocative impressionistic vision.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Breton Peasant
  • Artist: David Macbeth Sutherland
  • Year: 1923
  • Original dimensions: 92.0 x 71.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

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"Breton Peasant" dates from 1923. The date places the work within David Macbeth Sutherland's career and its era.

What underlying hue runs through "Breton Peasant" by David Macbeth Sutherland?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Breton Peasant" by David Macbeth Sutherland.

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"Breton Peasant" by David Macbeth Sutherland uses an earthy palette, with gray (#8e8165) as the dominant color.

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