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      The 100 Most Famous Daniel Macnee Paintings to Choose From

      Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 114 works by Daniel Macnee in our catalogue

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      Number one among Daniel Macnee's paintings is Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859), whose original is at the Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow. In second and third place: David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock (1856) and Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) (1860). Our catalogue holds 114 works by Daniel Macnee. The 100 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.

      1806 – 1882, Fintry Academic realism Most works: Scottish National Gallery
      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859) by Daniel Macnee1. Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) 1859 David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock (1856) by Daniel Macnee2. David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock 1856 Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) (1860) by Daniel Macnee3. Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) 1860

      The top 10: Daniel Macnee's most famous paintings

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      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859) by Daniel Macnee

      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860)

      1859 · Oil · Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow

      Alexander Morrison sits in a stillness that suggests the heavy silence of a courtroom. He is a man defined by the gravity of his position, the Dean of Faculty, captured in a moment of repose that feels more like a pause in thought than a moment of rest. His legs are crossed, a posture of quiet authority, while his suit and tie anchor him to the formal expectations of his…

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      David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock (1856) by Daniel Macnee

      David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock

      1856 · Oil On Canvas

      An elderly gentleman sits anchored in a heavy, upholstered armchair. The light falls upon his face with a quiet, dramatic weight, carving out the lines of a life lived in authority. He is David Crawford, a man whose presence is defined by the stillness of his pose and the dark, indistinct space that surrounds him. The shadows cling to the folds of his clothing and the deep recesses of the…

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      Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) (1860) by Daniel Macnee

      Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870)

      1860 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish Courts And Tribunals Service, Edinburgh

      In this 1860 portrait, we find ourselves in the quiet, shadowed presence of Archibald McNeill. Seated in a formal armchair, the subject is presented with a gravity that reflects his significant position as Principal Clerk of Session. The composition is centered and deliberate, drawing the eye immediately to the man’s face and the steady gaze he holds. There is a certain stillness here, a sense of a life defined by…

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      Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) (1858) by Daniel Macnee

      Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867)

      1858 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

      In this 1858 portrait, we find ourselves in the presence of Horatio McCulloch, captured during a period of significant professional development. The subject is presented in a bust-length composition, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation. There is a certain gravity in his expression, a seriousness that speaks to the dignity of a man deeply immersed in his own thoughts. The lighting is…

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      A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) (1859) by Daniel Macnee

      A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman)

      1859 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

      A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) is a portrait painted by Daniel Macnee in 1859. The subject of this work is the artist's daughter, Isabella Wiseman, who is identified in the title as the woman who later became Mrs Wiseman. The oil painting is currently held in the National Gallery of Scotland.

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      Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist (1870) by Daniel Macnee

      Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist

      1870 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

      The gaze of Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist, meets the viewer through this formal oil portrait. He sits with a composed expression that speaks to his status and the weight of his contributions to industry and charity. Every line of his face and the set of his shoulders suggest a man of stability and purpose. The portrait captures him in a moment of quiet dignity, frozen against…

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      Sir James Matheson (1796–1878) (1871) by Daniel Macnee

      Sir James Matheson (1796–1878)

      1871 · Oil On Canvas

      The portrait depicts an elderly man positioned slightly off-center to the right of the frame. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a direct gaze. He wears a dark, formal suit jacket over a waistcoat, both rendered with sharp lines that define the structure of the fabric. The lighting originates from the upper left, casting deep shadows across the right side of his face and the folds…

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      Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author (1873) by Daniel Macnee

      Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author

      1873 · Oil On Canvas · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

      Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author is an oil portrait by the Scottish painter Daniel Macnee. Executed in 1873, the work presents the subject in a scholarly or clerical setting. The sitter is positioned within an environment suggested by the presence of blurred bookshelves in the background.

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      Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), FRCSEd (1832) (1878) by Daniel Macnee

      Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), FRCSEd (1832)

      1878 · Oil On Canvas · The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh

      The portrait depicts an elderly man seated at a desk, positioned centrally within the composition. He is shown in a formal pose, looking toward the viewer with a steady gaze. His face is marked by the textures of age, with fine lines around the eyes and skin that suggests a life of intellectual labor. He wears dark, heavy clothing that falls in deep, structured folds, catching the light to reveal…

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      Adam Sim of Coulter Mains (1805–1868) by Daniel Macnee

      Adam Sim of Coulter Mains (1805–1868)

      Oil · Moat Park Heritage Centre, Biggar

      In this portrait, we find ourselves in the presence of Adam Sim, a man whose life was deeply intertwined with the history of Coulter Mains. He sits with a composed, thoughtful air, his hands resting upon a book that suggests a life of intellect and quiet study. The composition is anchored by the weight of his presence, seated within a red velvet chair that bears the fine, intricate carvings of…

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      Ranks 11 to 100: more Daniel Macnee paintings

      11James Richardson of Ralston, Paisley by Daniel MacneeJames Richardson of Ralston, Paisley Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      12A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior by Daniel MacneeA Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      13Lady Macnee and Her Daughter (Portrait of the Artist's Daughter and Granddaughter) (1863) by Daniel MacneeLady Macnee and Her Daughter (Portrait of the Artist's Daughter and Granddaughter)1863 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Order this painting from $170 →
      14John Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs (1830) by Daniel MacneeJohn Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs1830 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      15The Hot Blast (1840) by Daniel MacneeThe Hot Blast1840 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      16Queen Victoria (1819–1901) (1845) by Daniel MacneeQueen Victoria (1819–1901)1845 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      17Mrs Agnes W. Whyte of Newbury (1840) by Daniel MacneeMrs Agnes W. Whyte of Newbury1840 Order this painting from $170 →
      18Agnes Smith Greig (1840) by Daniel MacneeAgnes Smith Greig1840 · The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      19Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), RSA (1842) by Daniel MacneeHoratio McCulloch (1805–1867), RSA1842 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      20John Ramsay McCulloch (1840) by Daniel MacneeJohn Ramsay McCulloch1840 Choose a size from $170 →
      21Reverend Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), Preacher and Social Reformer (1843) by Daniel MacneeReverend Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), Preacher and Social Reformer1843 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      22The Bracelet (1851) by Daniel MacneeThe Bracelet1851 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Choose a size from $170 →
      23Reverend Dr Ralph Wardlaw (1779–1853) (1851) by Daniel MacneeReverend Dr Ralph Wardlaw (1779–1853)1851 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      24Douglas William Jerrold (1853) by Daniel MacneeDouglas William Jerrold1853 · National Portrait Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      25Mrs Thomas McGuffie (1842–1908) (1850) by Daniel MacneeMrs Thomas McGuffie (1842–1908)1850 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      26Louisa Balfour, Mrs James Mackenzie of Craigpark (1850) by Daniel MacneeLouisa Balfour, Mrs James Mackenzie of Craigpark1850 · Scottish National Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      27Henry Marshall (1775–1851), Physician and Military Hygienist (1850) by Daniel MacneeHenry Marshall (1775–1851), Physician and Military Hygienist1850 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      28Andrew Ure (1778–1857), MD, FRS (1849) by Daniel MacneeAndrew Ure (1778–1857), MD, FRS1849 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      29James Watson (1787–1871), MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1838–1841, 1849–1852 1857–1860) (1851) by Daniel MacneeJames Watson (1787–1871), MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1838–1841, 1849–1852 1857–1860)1851 Order this painting from $170 →
      30Charles Mackay (1787–1857), Actor (1854) by Daniel MacneeCharles Mackay (1787–1857), Actor1854 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      31Reverend Henry Cooke (1788–1868), DD (1856) by Daniel MacneeReverend Henry Cooke (1788–1868), DD1856 Order this painting from $170 →
      32The Children of William Neish (1862) by Daniel MacneeThe Children of William Neish1862 Choose a size from $170 →
      33Study for 'A Lady in Grey' (1859) by Daniel MacneeStudy for 'A Lady in Grey'1859 · Scottish National Gallery Choose a size from $170 →
      34John Erskine, Manager of William Dunn's Machine Works, John Street, Glasgow (1859) by Daniel MacneeJohn Erskine, Manager of William Dunn's Machine Works, John Street, Glasgow1859 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      35Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), Landscape Painter (1859) by Daniel MacneeHoratio McCulloch (1805–1867), Landscape Painter1859 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Choose a size from $170 →
      36Mrs Catherine Glen Stronach of Lindsaylands (1867) by Daniel MacneeMrs Catherine Glen Stronach of Lindsaylands1867 Order this painting from $170 →
      37Alexander Stronach of Lindsaylands (1867) by Daniel MacneeAlexander Stronach of Lindsaylands1867 Order this painting from $170 →
      38Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman (1865) by Daniel MacneePortrait of a Bearded Gentleman1865 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      39Professor Robert Buchanan (1785–1873) (1866) by Daniel MacneeProfessor Robert Buchanan (1785–1873)1866 Order this painting from $170 →
      40Reverend Thomas Barclay (1792–1873) (1870) by Daniel MacneeReverend Thomas Barclay (1792–1873)1870 Choose a size from $170 →
      41William Gibb, JP (1871) by Daniel MacneeWilliam Gibb, JP1871 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      42Hugh Cowan (1870) by Daniel MacneeHugh Cowan1870 · Ayr Town Hall Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      43Lady Macnee (1870) by Daniel MacneeLady Macnee1870 Order this painting from $170 →
      44Portrait of an Old Lady (1864) by Daniel MacneePortrait of an Old Lady1864 Order this painting from $170 →
      45Peter Denny (1821–1895) (1868) by Daniel MacneePeter Denny (1821–1895)1868 · National Maritime Museum Order this painting from $170 →
      46Reverend James Begg (1808–1883), Free Church Minister (1869) by Daniel MacneeReverend James Begg (1808–1883), Free Church Minister1869 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Choose a size from $170 →
      47Charles Mackay, LLD, FSA (unfinished) (1870) by Daniel MacneeCharles Mackay, LLD, FSA (unfinished)1870 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      48Robert Home (c.1794–1867), Town Clerk (1865) by Daniel MacneeRobert Home (c.1794–1867), Town Clerk1865 · Berwick-upon-tweed Town Hall Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      49Alexander Dunlop Anderson, MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1852–1855) (1870) by Daniel MacneeAlexander Dunlop Anderson, MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1852–1855)1870 Choose a size from $170 →
      50Mrs Peter Simpson (1870) by Daniel MacneeMrs Peter Simpson1870 · County Buildings Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      51Sir James Bain (1817–1898) (1870) by Daniel MacneeSir James Bain (1817–1898)1870 · Scottish National Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      52Robert Carruthers (1799–1878) (1871) by Daniel MacneeRobert Carruthers (1799–1878)1871 Choose a size from $170 →
      53My Little Dolly (1866) by Daniel MacneeMy Little Dolly1866 · The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum Choose a size from $170 →
      54John Hutton Balfour (1808–1884) (1878) by Daniel MacneeJohn Hutton Balfour (1808–1884)1878 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      55Professor Andrew Buchanan (1839–1876), Regius Professor of the Theory of Physics (1872) by Daniel MacneeProfessor Andrew Buchanan (1839–1876), Regius Professor of the Theory of Physics1872 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      56Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), Professor of Anatomy at the University of Glasgow (1878) by Daniel MacneeProfessor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), Professor of Anatomy at the University of Glasgow1878 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      57Bailie James Moir (1806–1880) (1877) by Daniel MacneeBailie James Moir (1806–1880)1877 Order this painting from $170 →
      58Robert Dalglish (1808–1880), MP (1874) by Daniel MacneeRobert Dalglish (1808–1880), MP1874 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      59Sir James Bain (1818–1898), Lord Provost of Glasgow (1874–1877) (1878) by Daniel MacneeSir James Bain (1818–1898), Lord Provost of Glasgow (1874–1877)1878 Choose a size from $170 →
      60Sam Bough (1822–1878) (1878) by Daniel MacneeSam Bough (1822–1878)1878 Choose a size from $170 →
      61John Carrick (1819–1890), Glasgow City Architect (1877) by Daniel MacneeJohn Carrick (1819–1890), Glasgow City Architect1877 Choose a size from $170 →
      62John Ramsay McCulloch by Daniel MacneeJohn Ramsay McCullochNational Portrait Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      63Charles Randolph (1809–1878), Engineer, Shipbuilder (1879) by Daniel MacneeCharles Randolph (1809–1878), Engineer, Shipbuilder1879 Order this painting from $170 →
      64John Boyd Baxter (1796–1882), Procurator Fiscal of Farfarshire (1881) by Daniel MacneeJohn Boyd Baxter (1796–1882), Procurator Fiscal of Farfarshire1881 Order this painting from $170 →
      65Arthur Perigal (1816–1884), Landscape Painter (1881) by Daniel MacneeArthur Perigal (1816–1884), Landscape Painter1881 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      66John Gibson Fleming (1809–1879), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1865–1868, 1870–1872) (1880) by Daniel MacneeJohn Gibson Fleming (1809–1879), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1865–1868, 1870–1872)1880 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      67Burns and his Highland Mary by Daniel MacneeBurns and his Highland MaryScottish National Gallery Choose a size from $195 →
      68A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Seated in an Interior by Daniel MacneeA Portrait Study of a Gentleman Seated in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      69Professor W. Mackenzie by Daniel MacneeProfessor W. Mackenzie Order this painting from $170 →
      70Samuel Hunter (1769–1839), Editor of the 'Glasgow Herald' by Daniel MacneeSamuel Hunter (1769–1839), Editor of the 'Glasgow Herald' Choose a size from $170 →
      71The Sisters (1868) by Daniel MacneeThe Sisters1868 Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      72Portrait of a Girl by Daniel MacneePortrait of a Girl Order this painting from $170 →
      73Sir William Jackson (1805–1876), Bt, Member of Parliament for North Derbyshire by Daniel MacneeSir William Jackson (1805–1876), Bt, Member of Parliament for North Derbyshire Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      74James White, Esq., of Overtoun by Daniel MacneeJames White, Esq., of Overtoun Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      75Burns and 'Highland Mary' by Daniel MacneeBurns and 'Highland Mary' Choose a size from $170 →
      76Reverend Dr William Anderson (1799–1873) by Daniel MacneeReverend Dr William Anderson (1799–1873) Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      77William Murray of Monkland, FRSE by Daniel MacneeWilliam Murray of Monkland, FRSE Order this painting from $170 →
      78William Mathieson by Daniel MacneeWilliam Mathieson Choose a size from $170 →
      79John Aitchison (1769–1859) by Daniel MacneeJohn Aitchison (1769–1859) Choose a size from $170 →
      80Clarkson Stanfield (1793–1867), HRSA, RA by Daniel MacneeClarkson Stanfield (1793–1867), HRSA, RARoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Choose a size from $170 →
      81Thomas Coats (1809–1883) by Daniel MacneeThomas Coats (1809–1883) Order this painting from $170 →
      82James Donaldson, Builder by Daniel MacneeJames Donaldson, Builder Order this painting from $170 →
      83John Elder (1824–1869) by Daniel MacneeJohn Elder (1824–1869) Choose a size from $170 →
      84Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior by Daniel MacneePortrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      85George Baille by Daniel MacneeGeorge BailleRoyal Faculty of Procurators Order this painting from $170 →
      86The Letter by Daniel MacneeThe Letter Order this painting from $170 →
      87David Roberts (1796–1864), HRSA, RA by Daniel MacneeDavid Roberts (1796–1864), HRSA, RARoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Choose a size from $170 →
      88Portrait Study of a Gentleman Seated in an Interior by Daniel MacneePortrait Study of a Gentleman Seated in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      89Dugald Moore by Daniel MacneeDugald Moore Order this painting from $170 →
      90Mrs George Kerr by Daniel MacneeMrs George Kerr Order this painting from $170 →
      91Anderson Kirkwood, LLD by Daniel MacneeAnderson Kirkwood, LLDRoyal Faculty of Procurators Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      92John Dykes, Provost (1860–1869) by Daniel MacneeJohn Dykes, Provost (1860–1869) Choose a size from $170 →
      93Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior by Daniel MacneePortrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Choose a size from $170 →
      94William Johnstone of Glenorchard (1806–1864) by Daniel MacneeWilliam Johnstone of Glenorchard (1806–1864) Order this painting from $170 →
      95Colonel John Ferrier Hamilton of Cairnhill (1786–1871) by Daniel MacneeColonel John Ferrier Hamilton of Cairnhill (1786–1871)County Buildings Order a hand-painted copy from $170 →
      96Sir John Whitehead by Daniel MacneeSir John WhiteheadNew York Historical Society Choose a size from $170 →
      97Robert Perry (1783–1848), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1843–1845) by Daniel MacneeRobert Perry (1783–1848), President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1843–1845) Order this painting from $170 →
      98Peter Coats (1808–1890) by Daniel MacneePeter Coats (1808–1890) Order this painting from $170 →
      99Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior by Daniel MacneePortrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an InteriorScottish National Gallery Order this painting from $170 →
      100J. Francis Williams (1785–1846), RSA by Daniel MacneeJ. Francis Williams (1785–1846), RSARoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Choose a size from $170 →

      Daniel Macnee paintings by period

      Mature Period

      1840 – 1878 · 30 works in this list
      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859), Daniel Macnee #1 Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) 1859 · Royal Faculty of Procurators David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock (1856), Daniel Macnee #2 David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock 1856 Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) (1860), Daniel Macnee #3 Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) 1860 · Scottish Courts And Tribunals Service Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) (1858), Daniel Macnee #4 Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) 1858 · Scottish National Gallery A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) (1859), Daniel Macnee #5 A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) 1859 · Scottish National Gallery

      Late Medieval

      1865 · 3 works in this list
      Robert Home (c.1794–1867), Town Clerk (1865), Daniel Macnee #48 Robert Home (c.1794–1867), Town Clerk 1865 · Berwick-upon-tweed Town Hall William Murray of Monkland, FRSE, Daniel Macnee #77 William Murray of Monkland, FRSE Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior, Daniel Macnee #99 Portrait Study of Three Ladies and a Boy in Highland Dress in an Interior Scottish National Gallery

      Daniel Macnee paintings by subject

      The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.

      Man 20 works

      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859), Daniel Macnee #1 Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) 1859 · Royal Faculty of Procurators Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) (1858), Daniel Macnee #4 Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) 1858 · Scottish National Gallery Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist (1870), Daniel Macnee #6 Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist 1870 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author (1873), Daniel Macnee #8 Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author 1873 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery

      Chair 13 works

      James Richardson of Ralston, Paisley, Daniel Macnee #11 James Richardson of Ralston, Paisley Lady Macnee and Her Daughter (Portrait of the Artist's Daughter and Granddaughter) (1863), Daniel Macnee #13 Lady Macnee and Her Daughter (Portrait of the Artist's Daughter and Granddaughter) 1863 · Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Queen Victoria (1819–1901) (1845), Daniel Macnee #16 Queen Victoria (1819–1901) 1845 Mrs Agnes W. Whyte of Newbury (1840), Daniel Macnee #17 Mrs Agnes W. Whyte of Newbury 1840

      Suit 13 works

      John Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs (1830), Daniel Macnee #14 John Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs 1830 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), RSA (1842), Daniel Macnee #19 Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), RSA 1842 John Ramsay McCulloch (1840), Daniel Macnee #20 John Ramsay McCulloch 1840 Reverend Dr Ralph Wardlaw (1779–1853) (1851), Daniel Macnee #23 Reverend Dr Ralph Wardlaw (1779–1853) 1851

      Portrait 9 works

      A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) (1859), Daniel Macnee #5 A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) 1859 · Scottish National Gallery Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), FRCSEd (1832) (1878), Daniel Macnee #9 Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), FRCSEd (1832) 1878 · The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior, Daniel Macnee #12 A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior Scottish National Gallery Reverend Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), Preacher and Social Reformer (1843), Daniel Macnee #21 Reverend Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847), Preacher and Social Reformer 1843 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery

      Museums holding Daniel Macnee's originals

      The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Daniel Macnee Paintings from this list
      Scottish National Gallery, EdinburghScottish National Gallery Edinburgh 17 Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman), A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior
      Scottish National Portrait Gallery, EdinburghScottish National Portrait Gallery Edinburgh 11 Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist, Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author, John Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs
      Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture, EdinburghRoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture Edinburgh 6 Lady Macnee and Her Daughter (Portrait of the Artist's Daughter and Granddaughter), The Bracelet, Clarkson Stanfield (1793–1867), HRSA, RA
      Royal Faculty of Procurators, GlasgowRoyal Faculty of Procurators Glasgow 3 Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860), George Baille, Anderson Kirkwood, LLD
      The Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum, StirlingThe Stirling Smith Art Gallery - Museum Stirling 3 Agnes Smith Greig, My Little Dolly
      National Portrait Gallery, LondonNational Portrait Gallery London 2 Douglas William Jerrold, John Ramsay McCulloch
      County Buildings, AyrCounty Buildings Ayr 2 Mrs Peter Simpson, Colonel John Ferrier Hamilton of Cairnhill (1786–1871)
      Scottish Courts And Tribunals Service, EdinburghScottish Courts And Tribunals Service Edinburgh 1 Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870)

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      Daniel Macnee paintings: FAQ

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      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) (1859), Royal Faculty of Procurators, Glasgow, ranks first, followed by David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock (1856) and Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870) (1860).

      At what age was Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) painted by Daniel Macnee?Show answer

      Daniel Macnee was 53: Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860) is dated 1859, and Daniel Macnee was born in 1806.

      What are the ten most famous Daniel Macnee paintings?Show answer

      Alexander Morrison of Ballinakill (1786–1860), Dean of Faculty (1846–1860), David Crawford (1790–1861), Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire and Baron Baillie of Greenock, Archibald McNeill, Principal Clerk of Session (1858–1870), Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman), Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist, Sir James Matheson (1796–1878), Rev. James Taylor, 1813 - 1892. Minister and author, Professor Allen Thomson (1809–1884), FRCSEd (1832) and Adam Sim of Coulter Mains (1805–1868). Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.

      How many paintings by Daniel Macnee are listed?Show answer

      114 works by Daniel Macnee are in our catalogue, dated 1830 to 1881.

      Which museums hold Daniel Macnee's most famous originals?Show answer

      Mainly in Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh), Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Edinburgh) and Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture (Edinburgh). See the museum table above for the full list.

      When were the top Daniel Macnee paintings made?Show answer

      In 1870s: 22 of the 100 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Alexander Whitelaw, 1823 - 1879. Industrialist and philanthropist.

      What are the oldest and the most recent famous Daniel Macnee paintings?Show answer

      Earliest on this page: John Wilson (1800–1849), Singer and Composer of Songs (1830). Latest: John Boyd Baxter (1796–1882), Procurator Fiscal of Farfarshire (1881).

      Which subjects appear most in Daniel Macnee's paintings?Show answer

      Among the 100 paintings ranked here: Man (20), Chair (13) and Suit (13).

      Which medium is most common in Daniel Macnee's paintings?Show answer

      Oil On Canvas, for 24 of the 100 paintings ranked here.

      What movement do Daniel Macnee's paintings belong to?Show answer

      Academic realism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.

      Which famous Daniel Macnee paintings does the Scottish National Gallery have?Show answer

      The Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh holds 12 of the paintings ranked here, including Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867), A Lady in Grey (The Artist's Daughter, Later Mrs Wiseman) and A Portrait Study of a Gentleman Standing in an Interior.

      Can I buy a Daniel Macnee painting as a reproduction?Show answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.

      Daniel Macnee: the artist behind the paintings

      Daniel Macnee: A Highland Visionary

      Daniel Macnee (1806 – 1882) stands as a pivotal figure in Scottish art history, recognized primarily for his evocative depictions of the Highlands and his contribution to establishing the Royal Scottish Academy. Born into a prominent London family, Macnee’s artistic journey began amidst considerable privilege but swiftly found its focus on capturing the rugged beauty and spirit of Scotland – a fascination that would define his oeuvre.

      • Early Life & Education: Macnee received an excellent education at Eton College and subsequently pursued studies at Christ's Hospital, honing his artistic skills before embarking on a distinguished naval career. This formative experience instilled in him discipline and observation—qualities that would prove invaluable to his painting practice.
      • The Highland Influence: Macnee’s artistic sensibilities were profoundly shaped by the landscapes of Scotland, particularly the Cairngorms National Park where he resided for extended periods. He meticulously studied topographical drawings and sketches, striving to accurately represent the dramatic vistas and subtle tonal variations characteristic of these mountainous regions.
      • Royal Scottish Academy Membership & Leadership: Macnee’s dedication to artistic excellence culminated in his election to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1837—a prestigious honor that cemented his position as a leading voice within Scotland's artistic community. He served as President from 1869 until his death, championing innovation and fostering a supportive environment for aspiring artists.

      Notable Paintings & Artistic Style

      • “A Lady in Grey” (1859): Perhaps Macnee’s most celebrated work is “A Lady in Grey,” a portrait of his daughter, later Mrs Wiseman. Executed with remarkable realism and sensitivity, the painting exemplifies Macnee's mastery of tonal gradation—a technique he skillfully employed to convey mood and texture. The muted palette reflects the prevailing artistic trends of the era while simultaneously capturing the quiet dignity of his subject.
      • Highland Scenes: Beyond portraiture, Macnee produced numerous landscapes that showcase his acute understanding of light and color. His canvases depict dramatic mountain ranges bathed in golden sunlight, conveying a palpable sense of grandeur and tranquility. He achieved this effect through meticulous observation and careful brushwork—characteristics that distinguish his work from more generalized depictions of the Highlands.
      • Technique & Influences: Macnee’s artistic style drew inspiration from luminism—a movement emphasizing atmospheric effects and subtle tonal variations—and he skillfully adopted techniques pioneered by artists like George Caleb Bingham and Frederic Church. His meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering commitment to capturing the essence of his subjects ensured that his paintings would endure as timeless expressions of Scottish landscape and portraiture.

      Legacy & Historical Significance

      Daniel Macnee’s contribution to Scottish art extends beyond individual masterpieces; he played a crucial role in establishing the Royal Scottish Academy, fostering artistic discourse and promoting excellence within Scotland's visual arts landscape. His paintings continue to resonate with viewers today, serving as reminders of a bygone era characterized by Romantic idealism and an unwavering appreciation for the sublime beauty of nature. Macnee’s legacy resides not only in his artistic achievements but also in his enduring influence on subsequent generations of Scottish artists.

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