Portraits by Mosman for Lord Braco
Nel Whiting studied at Dundee University using Scottish family group portraits as primary sources to explore family life in the second half of the 18th century. Lord Braco, before he became the 1st Earl Fife, had several family members painted by William Mosman, an artist probably born in Aberdeen who.i later returned from London and Rome to teach.
The paintings were intended to hand in Duff House and Nel will make the argument that they represent art of a determined intent to demonstrate a dynasty. William the 1st Earl and his son James, who became the 2nd Earl Fife, seem to have used paint and stone to show their family importance.