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William Wallace Statue: Aberdeen (Original)
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A painting of William Wallace’s statue in Aberdeen
This painting is a pen and ink drawing of the statue of William Wallace, the Scottish hero who fought for freedom from England in the Middle Ages. The statue, sculpted by William Grant Stevenson in 1888, stands on a pedestal with scenes from Wallace’s life and a quote from his speech.
The painting uses light blue washes to create a sky background that contrasts with the dark bronze statue.
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William Wallace Brief History
William Wallace was a Scottish knight and a national hero who fought for Scotland’s independence from England in the 13th and 14th centuries. He was born around 1270, possibly in Elderslie in Renfrewshire or Ellerslie in Ayrshire. He led a famous victory against the English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and was appointed Guardian of Scotland. He was captured by the English in 1305 and executed in London by being hanged, drawn and quartered. His head was displayed on London Bridge and his limbs were sent to different parts of Scotland.
The Statue
One of the most famous statues of William Wallace is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was sculpted by William Grant Stevenson in 1888 and stands on a granite pedestal at the corner of Union Terrace and Rosemount Viaduct. The statue depicts Wallace in chain mail and a cloak, holding a sword. The pedestal has four bronze panels that show scenes from Wallace’s life: his capture, his trial, his execution and his victory at Stirling Bridge.
The statue is a category B listed building and one of the few monuments dedicated to Wallace in Scotland. The statue bears an inscription from Wallace’s speech to his troops before the Battle of Falkirk: “I tell you a truth, liberty is the best of all things, my son, never live under any slavish bond”.
The statue is a symbol of Scottish pride and patriotism.
The Painting
The painting is a pen and ink drawing with light blue washes depicting the sky, creating a contrast between the dark bronze statue and the bright background.
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Adrian –
The William Wallace statue looks imposing in this piece. I like how John has made the figure stand out against the blue of the sky, so it feels like part of the landscape rather than a cold monument.