Hamish Paterson, Portrait of a Lady with a Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting

1920 - 1940

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

A charming mid-century portrait of a woman in a red coat with a large rose by Scottish artist, Hamish Constable Paterson (1890-1955).

Often the beauty of art is held within the eye of the beholder and this portrait is a good example of how an expression can be interpreted in many different ways. What do you see when you look into her eyes? Shyness? Loss? Excitement even? Perhaps our unique perception tells us more about ourselves than the sitter.

Paterson’s middle name was a tribute to John Constable who was deeply admired by his father, James Paterson RSA. Like his father, Hamish was well regarded during his lifetime and produced a diverse array of paintings including portraits, landscapes and scenes.

On the 30th of August 2000, a portrait titled ‘Tranquility’ reached £3,000 at Sotheby’s. It depicts a young lady looking left before a landscape and a vast sky. Her expression is enigmatic and captivating, which seems to be a common thread in Hamish’s portraits.

Hamish studied at Edinburgh School of Art and exhibited at the RSA Annual Exhibitions between 1912 and 1949. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts.

The portrait is signed/dated in the lower right.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 26½” x 21” / 53cm x 68cm

Year of creation: 1944

Provenance: England

Condition: Generally very presentable. Frame with some age-related wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £3,000 achieved for ‘Tranquility’ at Sotheby’s in 2000.

Physical Dimensions

Height

68cm (26.77")

Width

53cm (20.87")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA818357

Description

A charming mid-century portrait of a woman in a red coat with a large rose by Scottish artist, Hamish Constable Paterson (1890-1955).

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Often the beauty of art is held within the eye of the beholder and this portrait is a good example of how an expression can be interpreted in many different ways.

Brave Fine Art

What do you see when you look into her eyes? Shyness? Loss? Excitement even? Perhaps our unique perception tells us more about ourselves than the sitter.

fig 1. Hamish Paterson, Portrait Of A Lady With A Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting — fig 1. Hamish Paterson, Portrait of a Lady with a Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting

Paterson’s middle name was a tribute to John Constable who was deeply admired by his father, James Paterson RSA. Like his father, Hamish was well regarded during his lifetime and produced a diverse array of paintings including portraits, landscapes and scenes.

fig 2. Hamish Paterson, Portrait Of A Lady With A Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting — fig 2. Hamish Paterson, Portrait of a Lady with a Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting

On the 30th of August 2000, a portrait titled ‘Tranquility’ reached £3,000 at Sotheby’s. It depicts a young lady looking left before a landscape and a vast sky. Her expression is enigmatic and captivating, which seems to be a common thread in Hamish’s portraits.

fig 3. Hamish Paterson, Portrait Of A Lady With A Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting — fig 3. Hamish Paterson, Portrait of a Lady with a Red Coat, 1940s Vintage Oil Painting

Hamish studied at Edinburgh School of Art and exhibited at the RSA Annual Exhibitions between 1912 and 1949. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts.