Lot 103: John Brett, ARA (British, 1831-1902) Maiden Island

John Brett, ARA (British, 1831-1902)
Maiden Island signed 'John Brett' (incised, lower right); inscribed '27540/Maiden Island/John Brett ARA' (on a label attached to the reverse)oil on canvas38.5 x 76.5cm (15 3/16 x 30 1/8in).
ProvenanceThomas McLean, 4 April 1886.Anon. sale, Sotheby's, Belgravia, 9 July 1974, lot 11.Ernest T. H. Bennett, London.Private collection.Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 10 March 2005, lot 214A.Private collection, UK.According to Brett's studio book, the present lot was painted between February and March 1886, before being sold for 100 guineas to 'McLean's man at my private view; His own offer.' The work is based on a sketch that the artist made in August 1885, from the coast near Oban, looking westwards towards the Isle of Mull.