Lot 98: WILLIAM DYCE, R.A. (1806-1864) FISHERFOLK

Inscribed on reverse of canvas (hidden by relining): W. Dyce, 1830, oil on canvas 90 by 122.5 cm.; 35 1/2 by 48 1/2 in. Between 1825 and 1836, Dyce painted three portraits of members of the Jardine family who owned this painting, Alexander, Catherine Dorcas Maule and Jane Home Jardine (collection Col. Sir William E. Jardine of Applegirth). This work which dates from the early 1830's when the young artist lived in Edinburgh, reflects the strong influence of Bonington. PROVENANCE Sir William Jardine, Bt., of Applegirth: A.F. Nicholls EXHIBITED Possibly Scottish Academy, 1832, no. 197 LITERATURE Marcia Pointon, William Dyce, 1979, pp. 20, 189, no. 44.