Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter ScottWilliam AikmanNone

  • Dimensions74.0 x 60.0 cm
  • MuseumAbbotsford House

William Aikman (1682 – 1731)

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Abbotsford House (Malvern, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott
  • Artist: William Aikman
  • Original dimensions: 74.0 x 60.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Abbotsford House
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Topics: men

Questions & Answers

What are the reproduction rights of "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" at the Abbotsford House?

"Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman, held at the Abbotsford House, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

Where is "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman on display today?

"Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman is on display at the Abbotsford House, Malvern, United States of America. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

Do the colors of "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman have a monochromatic intensity.

What are the dimensions of the original "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman?

The recorded dimensions of "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman are 74 x 60 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

How strong is the contrast in "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman?

The light-dark contrast of "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" is recorded as serene. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

What colors dominate "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman?

"Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" by William Aikman uses an earthy palette, with phthalo green (#262018) as the dominant color.

Which artist is "Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" attributed to?

"Walter Scott, 'Beardie' (1679–1729), Great Grandfather of Sir Walter Scott" is attributed to William Aikman.

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