Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
English |
Catalogue Number |
1977.660 |
Creator |
Braddon, Paul (1864-1937) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
The Birthplace of James Watt, Greenock |
Date |
before 1920 |
Object Name |
Painting, Watercolour |
Description |
Watercolour painting on paper entitled 'The Birthplace of James Watt, Greenock' by Paul Braddon (1864 Birmingham - 1937 Croydon). Signed 'Paul Braddon' by the artist at the lower left. The painting was probably painted in the early twentieth century. It is one a series of watercolour paintings showing scenes from the life of James Watt (1736-1819). The work shows a conjectural view of the birthplace of James Watt at the corner of Dalrymple Street and William Street, Greenock in a later nineteenth century incarnation as the 'James Watt Tavern'. Outside of the tavern is a cart and barrels outside. Figure with stick walking in the street in the centre foreground. |
Dimensions |
H-41.1 W-34.1 cm |
Material |
Wood/Paper/Watercolour Paint/Glass |
Medium |
Watercolour on paper |
Technique |
Watercolour painting |
Signature Location |
lower left |
Signed Name |
Paul Braddon |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1920 |
People |
Braddon, Paul, 1864-1937, artist Watt, James, 1736-1819, engineer and inventor |
Bibiographic Ref. |
1933: Typed catalogue of pictures by Thomas Thomson no.165. |
Search Terms |
Dalrymple Street, Greenock William Street, Greenock |