JENNIFER MCRAE (SCOTTISH B.1959) §
FABIO ON RED
£1,500
Modern British and Contemporary Art
Auction: 18 April 2018 at 12:00 BST
Description
Signed with initials and dated '09, oil on canvas
Dimensions
20.25cm x 15cm (8in x 6in)
Footnote
Note: Jennifer McRae is a contemporary painter best known for her distinctive portraits. Born in 1959, McRae studied painting at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen from 1987-1992, where she received a First Class degree in Fine Art. After completing her studies she moved to Edinburgh and joined the Printmaker's Workshops in which she continued to develop her skills. In 2002 she was awarded a bursary placement at the Prince's Drawing School in London.
McRae's talent lies in her ability of capturing the individuality and mood of each sitter, and her acute attention to detail. Her distinct style continues to be widely recognised and greatly admired. As a result, she has been commissioned to paint a number of well-known figures including Judi Dench, Michael Frayn and Sir Chris Hoy. As well as receiving numerous awards, including the BP Portrait Award, McRae's work can be found in several public and private collections including the National Portrait Gallery, and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.