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Oil on Board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)
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Oil on Board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)

19th century
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A charming oil on board entitled "Waiting for Supper " depicting a woman with her child and small baby cooking in a crofters cottage..

The cooking pot is over the fire with smoke rising. It is in good condition. The mahogany frame is substantial and in good condition. Ready to hang. Signed with monogram (GWJ) lower left and inscription verso.

Johnstone was born in Glamis on 3 May 1849, the sixth of seven children.

He was a full member of the Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Society of Watercolourists and demonstrated particular skill with landscapes and portraits. His first exhibition at the RSA was in 1872 and he continued to exhibit regularly. He became an Associate of the RSA in 1883, and a full member in 1895. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1885 to 1892. He painted mainly in Eskdale and Annandale, though he also painted in France's Fontainebleau forest. He was apparently influenced by the famous artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

He lived at 4 Napier Road in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh.

He died in Edinburgh and was buried in Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh with his wife Jessie Hunter Heron. The distinctive grave holds a high relief sculpture of his head and lies in the south-west section of the cemetery.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Scottish Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1235417
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A5139
Description
A charming oil on board entitled "Waiting for Supper " depicting a woman with her child and small baby cooking in a crofters cottage..

The cooking pot is over the fire with smoke rising. It is in good condition. The mahogany frame is substantial and in good condition. Ready to hang. Signed with monogram (GWJ) lower left and inscription verso.

fig 1. A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a rustic cottage interior with children gathered around an open hearth fire.
fig 1. Oil on Board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)

Johnstone was born in Glamis on 3 May 1849, the sixth of seven children.

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He was a full member of the Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Society of Watercolourists and demonstrated particular skill with landscapes and portraits.
Jane Short Antiques

His first exhibition at the RSA was in 1872 and he continued to exhibit regularly. He became an Associate of the RSA in 1883, and a full member in 1895. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts from 1885 to 1892. He painted mainly in Eskdale and Annandale, though he also painted in France's Fontainebleau forest. He was apparently influenced by the famous artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.

fig 2. A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a rustic cottage interior with children gathered around an open hearth fire.
fig 2. Oil on Board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)

He lived at 4 Napier Road in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh.

He died in Edinburgh and was buried in Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh with his wife Jessie Hunter Heron. The distinctive grave holds a high relief sculpture of his head and lies in the south-west section of the cemetery.

We can discuss delivery options in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone (07850937057...Jane)

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Scottish Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235417
Dealers Internal Ref
A5139
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Archive I A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a rustic cottage interior with children gathered around an open hearth fire.

Oil on Board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)

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A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a rustic cottage interior with children gathered around an open hearth fire.
Oil on board by George Whitton Johnstone (1849-1901)
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A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a rustic cottage interior with children gathered around an open hearth fire.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Genre Realism
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCottage hearth scene, Chiaroscuro lighting, Dark timber frame, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Scottish genre painting of the Victorian period typically depicts realistic scenes of domestic life, everyday labour, and rural interiors. Artists of this era focused on atmospheric lighting and emotional narrative, capturing traditional Scottish domesticity before industrialisation.

Paintings from this period were rendered using linseed oil pigments on woven flax or cotton canvas stretched over wooden stretchers. Frames were commonly constructed from carved wood or moulded gesso, often embellished with gold leaf inner slips to reflect light onto the canvas.

Authentic paintings exhibit natural surface craquelure, subtle canvas slackness or historic relining, and age-related oxidisation on the timber stretcher and reverse frame. Signatures, artist initials, or period label remnants on the reverse frame timber also assist in verification.

This style of painting pairs well positioned above a fireplace mantel, within a gallery wall, or anchored over a dark wood sideboard. Incorporating warm directional lighting highlights the tonal contrasts, bridging historic narrative art with modern living spaces.

Display the canvas away from direct sunlight, dampness, and fluctuating heat sources like active radiators. Lightly dust the frame with a dry, soft brush; cleaning of the painted surface should only be performed by a professional art conservator.
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