Description:Portrait of Bonnie Scotland, single Blood Bay Stallion in Left Profile with Reins Held by Head Stud Groom "Uncle" Bob Green Wearing a Bowler Hat And White Apron, Standing in a Field with Single Tree At Center Left. The sky is pale turquoise with a few clouds. The foreground is dark green.
History:Frame is a simple giltwood molding with brass plaque inscribed, “1853 Bonnie Scotland 1880/ Iago-Queen Mary/Belle Meade” This painting is a copy of a T. Kittredge original by Stewart Treviranus in 1956. The original by Kittredge was completed on May, 17 1879.
Notes:Bonnie Scotland was foaled in 1853 in Malton, England. He was by Iago out of Queen Mary by Gladiator. He was a blood bay stallion with a small white star on his forehead. He stood 16 hands high. Mr. William F. Anson of Spring Cottage in Malton, England bred and originally owned Bonnie Scotland. Bonnie Scotland was imported into the U.S. in 1857. He was bought by Gen. Harding on June 21, 1872 from Mr. Parks. General Harding was looking for a quality horse to replace Vandal as head stud at the farm. Bonnie Scotland sired many winners, including Luke Blackburn, George Kinney, Belle of the Meade, and Bramble. Bonnie Scotland died in 1880. Location: West Side Hall
