Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.44 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
The Marquis of Douglas and Clydesdale (1903-1973) |
Date |
Jun 1936 |
Object Name |
Lithograph |
Description |
Lithograph cartoon after a watercolour by William Niven (1890 Greenock - 1947 Greenock). Undated. The subject is The Marquis of Douglas and Clydesdale (1903-1973). Signed at the lower left 'Scoticus'. Originally published in 'The Scottish Field' in June 1936. The name 'Scoticus' was used by William Niven for his work as a cartoonist for The Scottish Field, the series of cartoons being known as 'Potted Scots', featuring well known Scottish figures of the day. This work was published as No.16 in the series. |
Dimensions |
H-23.2 W-15.5 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Lithograph print on paper |
Technique |
Lithography |
Signature Location |
Lower left |
Signed Name |
Scoticus |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
Douglas-Hamilton, Douglas, 1903-1973, 14th Duke of Hamilton Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
The Scottish Field, magazine |