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

Creators United Kingdom

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John Colley Nixon (1755 - 1818)
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Hendrick van Steenwijk II (1580 - 1649)
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James Shruder ()
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Ayme Videau ()
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Thomas Shotter Boys (1803 - 1874)
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Solomon Joseph Solomon (1860 - 1927)
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Jacob Epstein (1880 - 1959)
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John Cartwright (1740 - 1824)
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Harold Cohen (1928 - 2016)
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Hendrik Barend Koekkoek (1849 - 1908)
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Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882)
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1809 - 1882
Charles Fairfax Murray (1849 - 1919)
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1849 - 1919
Blandford Fletcher (1858 - 1936)
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1858 - 1936
Thomas Faed (1826 - 1900)
Thomas Faed
1826 - 1900
Geoffrey Clarke (1924 - 2014)
Geoffrey Clarke
1924 - 2014

Creators Impressionism

Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb (1903 - 1988)
Vladimir Alexandrovich Gorb
1903 - 1988
Frank Behrens (1883 - 1945)
Frank Behrens
1883 - 1945
Koloman Moser (1868 - 1918)
Koloman Moser
1868 - 1918
Anatole France (1844 - 1924)
Anatole France
1844 - 1924
Georg Schöbel (1858 - 1928)
Georg Schöbel
1858 - 1928
Edward Middleton Manigault (1887 - 1922)
Edward Middleton Manigault
1887 - 1922
Gijsbertus Craeyvanger (1810 - 1875)
Gijsbertus Craeyvanger
1810 - 1875
Boris Mikhailovich Lavrenko (1920 - 2001)
Boris Mikhailovich Lavrenko
1920 - 2001
Feliks Michał Wygrzywalski (1875 - 1944)
Feliks Michał Wygrzywalski
1875 - 1944
Louise Vidal (1876 - 1918)
Louise Vidal
1876 - 1918
Willy Flückiger (1912 - ?)
Willy Flückiger
1912 - ?
Wilhelm Viktor Krausz (1878 - 1959)
Wilhelm Viktor Krausz
1878 - 1959
Kurt Scheele (1905 - 1944)
Kurt Scheele
1905 - 1944
Alfred Wordsworth Thompson (1840 - 1896)
Alfred Wordsworth Thompson
1840 - 1896
Oscar Begas (1828 - 1883)
Oscar Begas
1828 - 1883
Fritz Gunther (1938)
Fritz Gunther
1938