Limewood carving 'Maggie's Mettle', by Thomas Tweedy
Key details
- Object number
- 3.5011
- Date
- 1860
- On display
- Yes
- Maker
- Tweedie, Thomas Hall (Sculptor)
- Object number
- 3.5011
- Date
- 1860
- On display
- Yes
- Maker
- Tweedie, Thomas Hall (Sculptor)
Description
One of a set of four limewood carvings inspired by a line from the poem 'Tam O'Shanter'. It depicts the closing scene where Tam reaches the Brig o' Doon pursued by the witches led by Nannie (Cutty Sark). Tam is shown on his grey mare Meg at the point of crossing the brig when the tail of his horse is pulled off by the witch who cannot cross the running water, allowing Tam to escape.
This carving by Thomas Tweedy, c1860, depicts the closing scene in the poem by Robert Burns of Tam o' Shanter, where Tam reaches the Brig o' Doon pursued by a "hellish legion" of witches led by Nannie (Cutty Sark).
Tam is shown on his grey mare Meg at the point of crossing the brig when the tail of his horse is pulled off by the witch who as folklore has it "a running stream they dare na cross" allowing Tam to escape.
Object information
Acquisition
24 July 1987
Category
Material
Measurements
- Depth: 11.2(cm)
- Height: 34.8(cm)
- Width: 70.2(cm)
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