The Feather Boa
- Artist:
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Production Date: 1904
- Description: Fergusson acknowledged a debt to Whistler, whose influence is evident in this painting of 1904. With proud stance and hand on hip, this work seems to celebrate the artist's admiration of strong stylish women. The model was Fergusson's friend Jean Maconochie and was painted when feather boas were at the height of fashion.
- Dimensions: Canvas: 199.5 cm (H) x 98 cm (W). Frame: 205 cm (H) x 105 cm (W).
- Acquisition Note: The J D Fergusson Memorial Collection was presented to the University of Stirling by Margaret Morris, the artist's lifelong partner, and the J D Fergusson Art Foundation
- Digital Copy:A digital copy exists.
- Location: Pathfoot Gallery 1 Large case left
- Related Material: AC/AF/F/4
- Related Material: AC/OF/1968/4
- Accession Number: 1968.4
- Contact: University of Stirling Art Collection
