Bonnie Scotland and Bob Green - Bowman, Jean

National Society of Colonial Dames of
America in Tennessee

Belle Meade Plantation
Portrait #1147

Subject/Title:	Bonnie Scotland and Bob Green
Artist:	Bowman, Jean
Date Created:	1949
Owner/Location:	Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205 website
Frame Dimensions:	14 1/4 x 17 1/2
Image Dimensions:	11 x 14
Date Documented:	30 November 2007
Materials/Media:	Oil on Canvas
Condition:	Good

Description:	Painting depicts the stallion Bonnie Scotland facing right, held by a groom outside the carriage house. In the background, there are bare trees, green grass, and two hounds off to the right.
History of Work:	Jean Bowman was an American painter and illustrator who was born in 1917.
Notes:	Bonnie Scotland was foaled in 1853 in Malton, England. He was by Iago out of Green 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 General 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: Farm Office