William McTaggart (1835-1910)
| Artist Name | William McTaggart (1835-1910) |
|---|---|
| Title | My Boy Tammie |
| Description | An important work in the career of William McTaggart - one of Scotland’s most famous artists of the 19th century. In good condition, it is a fine example of his work and was painted in 1868. This is one of his most famous paintings. The light airy palette and panoramic landscape and seascapes are what made him famous - and this is a fine genre view with the sea and landscape as a backdrop is a fine example of his work This is a fine example of a 19th century Scottish Impressionist painting with good subject. The Victorian Impressionist brushwork and light colouring are particularly appealing. It is fresh and vibrant. It is a good size and signed. This should be in the National Gallery of Scotland - it is that good! And his works are indeed in the National Gallery in Scotland and in Kelvingrove Glasgow. Signed lower middle W Mctaggart and dated 1880 |
| Provenance | Fine Art Society. The William McTaggart - books. Christie’s. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 18 x 14 inches |
| Frame | Original Scottish frame. 26 inch by 22 inch. In excellent condition. |
| Condition | In good gallery condition. |
| Biography | William McTaggart RSA (1835-1910) (b. Aros, Laggan of Kintyre, Argyllshire, 25 Oct. 1835; d. Broomieknowe, nr. Edinburgh, 2 Apr. 1910). The leading Scottish landscape painter of his period. He has been called ‘the Scottish Impressionist’, but although he was much concerned with light and atmosphere, the sense of the drama of nature in his work brings him closer in spirit to Constable. His brushwork was free and fervent and he often depicted rough seas and scudding clouds. He was an influential figure, his followers including his grandson, William MacTaggart (1903–81). |
| Price | SOLD |
