Mary Queen of Scots mourning over the dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside
Embroidered Picture
ca. 1870 (made)
ca. 1870 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This is an embroidered version of Charles Landseer's painting 'Mary, Queen of Scots mourning over the dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside'. The defeat of Mary's army at Langside in 1568 led to her flight to England and subsequent imprisonment by Elizabeth.
Charles Landseer (1799-1879), the painter of the original picture, was celebrated for paintings of historical and heroic scenes. This painting was particularly popular and was exhibited in 1837 and 1862.
A firm favourite with embroiderers, four versions of this scene were exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It continued to be copied throughout the 19th century.
A second embroidered version (T.298-1963) is owned by the Museum.This picture is an example of ' Berlin woolwork'. These were first introduced from Germany in the early 19th century. Using brightly coloured merino wools, the embroiderer would follow the ready marked pattern using one stitch for each square of canvas. This technique soon superseded all other forms of needlework and by the 1870s needlework shops were known as 'Berlin Warehouses'.
Charles Landseer (1799-1879), the painter of the original picture, was celebrated for paintings of historical and heroic scenes. This painting was particularly popular and was exhibited in 1837 and 1862.
A firm favourite with embroiderers, four versions of this scene were exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It continued to be copied throughout the 19th century.
A second embroidered version (T.298-1963) is owned by the Museum.This picture is an example of ' Berlin woolwork'. These were first introduced from Germany in the early 19th century. Using brightly coloured merino wools, the embroiderer would follow the ready marked pattern using one stitch for each square of canvas. This technique soon superseded all other forms of needlework and by the 1870s needlework shops were known as 'Berlin Warehouses'.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Mary Queen of Scots mourning over the dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Coloured wools in cross-stitch |
| Brief description | Picture embroidered by Jane Brumlen depicting the painting 'Mary Queen of Scots Mourning over the Dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside' by Charles Landseer, ca. 1870 |
| Physical description | Wool embroidered picture showing Mary Queen of Scots mourning over the dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside |
| Dimensions |
|
| Gallery label |
|
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Christine Jordan |
| Object history | Embroidered by Mrs Jane Brumlen from a commercial kit |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This is an embroidered version of Charles Landseer's painting 'Mary, Queen of Scots mourning over the dying Douglas at the Battle of Langside'. The defeat of Mary's army at Langside in 1568 led to her flight to England and subsequent imprisonment by Elizabeth. Charles Landseer (1799-1879), the painter of the original picture, was celebrated for paintings of historical and heroic scenes. This painting was particularly popular and was exhibited in 1837 and 1862. A firm favourite with embroiderers, four versions of this scene were exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851. It continued to be copied throughout the 19th century. A second embroidered version (T.298-1963) is owned by the Museum.This picture is an example of ' Berlin woolwork'. These were first introduced from Germany in the early 19th century. Using brightly coloured merino wools, the embroiderer would follow the ready marked pattern using one stitch for each square of canvas. This technique soon superseded all other forms of needlework and by the 1870s needlework shops were known as 'Berlin Warehouses'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.8-1927 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | November 18, 2002 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
