Sir James Guthrie (1859-1930)
| Artist Name | Sir James Guthrie (1859-1930) |
|---|---|
| Title | The Little Goose Herd |
| Description | An original Scottish oil painting which is attributed to circle of noted Scottish Glasgow Boy Sir James Guthrie which depicts The Little Goose Herd. Painted in July 1885 at Holmwood it retains the original artists dealer label verso with the title and is signed with monogram to the front.This painting is a lovely portrait and dates to 1885. Signed lower right. |
| Provenance | Scottish collection. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 22 x 14 inches |
| Frame | Gallery frame 30 inches by 22 inches. Good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition |
| Biography | Sir James Guthrie (10 June 1859 – 6 September 1930) was a Scottish painter, best known in his own lifetime for his portraiture, although today more generally regarded as a painter of Scottish Realism. Guthrie became one of the leading painters in the group of artists called the Glasgow Boys. His early works of rural subjects painted with broad square brush strokes show the strong influence of French painters such as Bastien-Lepage. Guthrie was born in Greenock and trained as a lawyer before turning to art. After brief but stimulating periods in London and Paris, he committed himself to painting directly from nature in Scotland. Guthrie also experimented with pastel drawings and established a reputation as a successful portrait painter. He became president of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1902 and was knighted the following year. Elected ARSA1888, RSW 1890, RSA 1892, HROI 1903, HRSW 1903, RBA 1907, HRA 1912. Exhibited regularly RSA, RSW, GI (80), 1882-1929, and AAS. Represented in major galleries throughout Scotland as well as abroad. |
| Price | £6800 |
