Painting of the Week - Arthur Royce Bradbury
Portrait of a Scottish Girl
This impressive British 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Royce Bradbury. Painted in 1949 it is a half-length portrait of a young Scottish girl in a mountainous landscape. The low vantage point really emphasises her portrait with the mountains in the low distance. She is wearing a black coat with a lace scarf at her neck and a Glengarry hat. The Glengarry Hat is much more than a piece of clothing; it stands as a profound symbol of Scottish heritage. Proudly worn across generations, this iconic hat has become an emblem of tradition. The Ceremonial Glengarry Hat carries rich stories of the past, connecting wearers to their ancestors and the essence of Scotland itself. Her hat is decorated with black and white feathers and an emblem or badge. Her blonde hair is blowing in the breeze and she is gazing at the artist/viewer in a slightly profile position. In her left hand she is holding an oak leaf and acorn, signifying growth and strength. The detail in her face and blonde hair against the sky is just superb. This is a very impressive painting and an excellent example of Bradbury at his best and comparable to Gerald Leslie Brockhurst in his use of landscape as a backdrop which stems from Renaissance religious portraiture.
Signed and dated 1949 lower left.
Provenance. Berkshire estate.
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https://www.richardtaylorfineart.com/gallery/new/arthur-royce-bradbury/portrait-of-a-scottish-girl