Lot 44: Alexander Johnston (1815-1891)

Highland Jennie
signed and dated 'A. Johnston./1840' (lower right)
oil on canvas
28 x 35 3/4 in. (71.2 x 91 cm.)

'Highland Jennie' most probably refers to the character Jennie in 'The Gentle Shepherd', a pastoral drama by Allan Ramsay (1686-1758), published in 1725.

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