On the Scottish Shore, Coast Scene with Figures
Watercolour
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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William McTaggart (1835-1910) had a long and successful career as a landscape painter in both oil and watercolours. His paintings astonished contemporary critics. They can be likened to works by the French Impressionists, which are characterised by their freedom of style and their attention to the momentary effects of light, atmosphere and movement. Here McTaggart shows two children returning from the shore, followed by others, while a storm seems to be about to break. The purplish sky is threatening, and there are rushing clouds, crashing waves and wind-blown grasses. All are painted with characteristic energy and enthusiasm.
Object details
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| Title | On the Scottish Shore, Coast Scene with Figures (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Watercolour entitled 'On the Scottish Shore', by William McTaggart. Scottish, late 19th century. |
| Physical description | The watercolour depicts a coastal scene with figures. The small figures are buffeted by the wind as they struggle up from the beach. |
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| Summary | William McTaggart (1835-1910) had a long and successful career as a landscape painter in both oil and watercolours. His paintings astonished contemporary critics. They can be likened to works by the French Impressionists, which are characterised by their freedom of style and their attention to the momentary effects of light, atmosphere and movement. Here McTaggart shows two children returning from the shore, followed by others, while a storm seems to be about to break. The purplish sky is threatening, and there are rushing clouds, crashing waves and wind-blown grasses. All are painted with characteristic energy and enthusiasm. |
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| Accession number | P.60-1927 |
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| Record created | September 26, 2001 |
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