The Drummond Children
ca. 1808-9
Sir Henry Raeburn captures a moment of childhood adventure in this lively portrait of the Drummond siblings. Set against a moody, wooded backdrop typical of the Romantic era, the eldest boy sits confidently atop a pony, sporting a dashing green coat and oversized hat, while his younger brother stands by the horse's head. To the right, a girl in a flowing white dress clutches a straw hat, gazing off into the distance as if waiting for the ride to begin. Raeburn, Scotland’s most famous portraitist, was a master at capturing personality, and here he balances the formal elegance of the era with a sense of natural, playful energy.
Location: Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
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