Castle Brahan, in the Highlands, the seat of Col. Mackenzie

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House

James Barret was the son of the landscape and topographical painter George Barret Senior. James painted in the style of his father, who in turn had been influenced by Richard Wilson and George Lambert. Specialising in landscapes and topographical paintings, James exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1785 to 1819. He inherited the position of Master Painter at Chelsea Hospital in London from his father.

Places

Scotland, Highland, Brahan Castle

Subjects

landscape C18th, tree, deer, autumn, hill, woodland, country house/mansion, chimney

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

James Barret ( - 1819)

Title

Castle Brahan, in the Highlands, the seat of Col. Mackenzie

Date

1797

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 122.50 cm, width: 185.00 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Oscar & Peter Johnson, July 1969

Inscription

sdbcl

GAC number

8526