Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.37 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
8th Duke of Buccleuch (1894-1973) |
Date |
c 1935-1936 |
Object Name |
Lithograph |
Description |
Lithograph cartoon after a watercolour by William Niven (1890 Greenock - 1947 Greenock). Undated. The subject is the 8th Duke of Buccleuch (1894-1973). Signed at the lower right 'Scoticus'. 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.26 in the series. |
Dimensions |
H-23.5 W-15.8 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Lithograph print on paper |
Technique |
Lithography |
Signature Location |
Lower right |
Signed Name |
Scoticus |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
Scott, Walter John Montagu Douglas, 1894-1973, 8th Duke of Buccleuch Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
The Scottish Field, magazine |