William McTaggart RSA RWA, Scottish 1835-1910 - Glenramskill, 1908; oil on canvas, 98.3 x 147.2 cm Provenance: The Artist's Trustees; The Fine Art Society, London; private collection, purchased from the above and thence by descent Literature: James...

William McTaggart RSA RWA, Scottish 1835-1910 - Glenramskill, 1908; oil on canvas, 98.3 x 147.2 cm Provenance: The Artist's Trustees; The Fine Art Society, London; private collection, purchased from the above and thence by descent Literature: James L. Caw, 'William McTaggart: A Biography and an Appreciation', 1917, p.277 Note: William McTaggert was a major proponent of Impressionism in Britain from the late 19th century, creating powerful images of the coastal landscape of Scotland. His paintings convey the energy of the sea and the landscape, utilising a fractured yet bold brushwork to evoke the elements. He was heavily influence by the British masters, Turner and Constable. This brilliant example of his mature style characteristically features ethereal figures scattered across the land, emphasising the fragility of humanity against the expanse of nature. The artist painted outdoors, much like the French Impressionists, whose work he may have seen in 1883, when Durand-Ruel staged an exhibition in London.
Please refer to department for condition report