Artwork
Sutherland Album
Sutherland Album is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Cawdor. It dates from 1812 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Sutherland Album is a compilation of diverse artworks and handwritten texts, including watercolours, sketches, prints, poems, and letter extracts. It represents a 'commonplace book', a collection of cherished passages and images.
Subject & Meaning
The album's contents reflect the artistic and literary endeavours of a close-knit group of family members and friends, primarily from the aristocratic Howard and Sutherland families. It includes works by amateur artists, such as Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, and her relatives.
Technique & Style
The album features a range of artistic techniques, including watercolour, drawing, and printmaking, executed in various styles characteristic of late 18th-century amateur art.
History & Provenance
The compiler of the album remains unknown, although clues such as the 'M Rutland' signature on the front cover and the depiction of Belvoir Castle on the back suggest a connection to the Rutland family.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cawdor is a village and parish in the Highland council area, Scotland. The village is 5 miles south-southwest of Nairn and 12 miles east of Inverness. The village is in the Historic County of Nairnshire.
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