William Brownlee, (painting).

William Brownlee, (painting).

Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925, painter.

William Brownlee, (painting).

60 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. (153.1 x 97.2 cm)

(Upper left:) John S. Sargent (Upper right:) 1902 signed

Three-quarter-length standing portrait of William Brownlee (1836-1914) holding a hat and cane in his left hand.

Portrait male -- Brownlee, William -- Knee length

Occupation -- Law

Dundee Arts and Heritage, MacManus Galleries, Dundee, Scotland

Inscription: "William Brownlee, Esq. D. L. Presented October 30th, 1902, by the citizens of Dundee, in grateful appreciation of high personal qualities and eminent services rendered to the city 1866-1902, as Councillor, Magistrate, Provost, and Convener of the Electric Light and Tramways Committee. Painted by J. S. Sargent, R.A."

Ormond, Richard and Elaine Kilmurray, "John Singer Sargent: complete paintings; volume 3, The later portraits," New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2003, no. 426.

Ormond, Richard and Elaine Kilmurray, "John Singer Sargent: complete paintings; volume 3, The later portraits," New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2003, pg. 86.

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