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This painting shows a seascape with breaking waves. The artist’s father was a boat builder and throughout his life he continued to show a strong attachment to the sea, ships and his native Gaelic background. He was nicknamed ‘Mara’ (Sea) because of his love of all things Gaelic and maritime.
Museum nan Eilean
Stornoway
Title
The Open Sea
Date
1922
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 91 x W 138 cm
Accession number
1998.1.2
Acquisition method
gift from Finley J. M. Macdonald, 1998
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
M. P. Macdonald 22
