James Guthrie (1859 - 1930) - photo 1

James Guthrie

James Guthrie was a Scottish painter, prominent as part of the Glasgow Boys, and is celebrated for his portraiture and contributions to Scottish Realism. Born on June 10, 1859, in Greenock, Guthrie’s work reflected the influence of French realists, particularly Jules Bastien-Lepage, noted for rural subjects depicted with broad, square brush strokes.

His early artistic journey saw him forsake law studies at Glasgow University for painting, a self-taught endeavor that led him to become one of the leading lights of his artist collective. Guthrie's works are characterized by a unique blend of realism and the vibrant influence of French painting techniques, making his work distinctive in the Scottish art scene of the time.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Guthrie's works like "Statesmen of World War I," held at the National Portrait Gallery in London, offer a glimpse into the evolution of Scottish painting. His portraiture not only captures the visage of his subjects but also the cultural fabric of his era. Those interested in the intersection of French influence and Scottish artistry would find his works a valuable addition to their collections.

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Date and place of birt:10 june 1859, Greenock, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:6 september 1930, Rhu, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, Scotland
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Glasgow Boys
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Impressionism, Realism

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Edward Feline ()
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Henry Borrell (XVIII century - XIX century)
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Edward Wadsworth (1889 - 1949)
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William Roberts (1895 - 1980)
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Robert Ball Hughes (1804 - 1868)
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Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart (1883 - 1960)
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James Erskine ()
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Richard Smith (1931 - 2016)
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Francis Grant (1803 - 1878)
Francis Grant
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Grayson Perry (1960)
Grayson Perry
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Carel Victor Morlais Weight (1908 - 1997)
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Stanisława de Karłowska (1876 - 1952)
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Bryan Organ (1935)
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1935
John Wollaston (1710 - 1775)
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Creators Impressionism

Vratislav Nehleba (1885 - 1965)
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1885 - 1965
Edoardo Navone (1844 - 1912)
Edoardo Navone
1844 - 1912
Philip Wilson Steer (1860 - 1942)
Philip Wilson Steer
1860 - 1942
Theodorus van Oorschot (1910 - 1989)
Theodorus van Oorschot
1910 - 1989
Gregorio Sciltian (1900 - 1985)
Gregorio Sciltian
1900 - 1985
Alexander Altmann (1885 - 1932)
Alexander Altmann
1885 - 1932
Margaret Bourke-White (1904 - 1971)
Margaret Bourke-White
1904 - 1971
Ferdinand Chevalier (1834 - 1894)
Ferdinand Chevalier
1834 - 1894
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov (1904 - 1991)
Fyodor Vasilievich Antonov
1904 - 1991
Karl Rauber (1866 - 1909)
Karl Rauber
1866 - 1909
Aleksey Ivanovich Korzukhin (1835 - 1894)
Aleksey Ivanovich Korzukhin
1835 - 1894
Arie Johannes Lamme (1812 - 1900)
Arie Johannes Lamme
1812 - 1900
Franz Hecker (1870 - 1944)
Franz Hecker
1870 - 1944
Walter Meyer-Saalfeld (1889 - XX century)
Walter Meyer-Saalfeld
1889 - XX century
Franz Quallio (1844 - 1920)
Franz Quallio
1844 - 1920
Georges Morin (1874 - 1950)
Georges Morin
1874 - 1950
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