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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Callum Innes (1962)
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Herbert Gurschner (1901 - 1975)
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William Robertson (1721 - 1793)
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Alfred Edward East (1844 - 1913)
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John Romer (1715 - XVIII century)
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Charles Hayter (1761 - 1835)
Charles Hayter
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Jakob Götzenberger (1802 - 1866)
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Edith Rimmington (1902 - 1986)
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William Lindsay Windus (1822 - 1907)
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Harold Cohen (1928 - 2016)
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Gwendolen Mary John (1876 - 1939)
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1876 - 1939
Paul Nash (1889 - 1946)
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William Hart (1823 - 1894)
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Creators Impressionism

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Bogdan Klechinsky (1851 - 1916)
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Henri Dabadie (1867 - 1949)
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Dugald Sutherland MacColl (1859 - 1948)
Dugald Sutherland MacColl
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Félix Vallotton (1865 - 1925)
Félix Vallotton
1865 - 1925
Constant Dutilleux (1807 - 1865)
Constant Dutilleux
1807 - 1865
Walter Dendy Sadler (1854 - 1923)
Walter Dendy Sadler
1854 - 1923
Rudolf Schramm-Zittau (1874 - 1950)
Rudolf Schramm-Zittau
1874 - 1950
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky (1853 - 1916)
Ivan Panteleimonovich Fedorov-Kerchensky
1853 - 1916
Wolf Kahn (1927 - 2020)
Wolf Kahn
1927 - 2020
Reinhard Schnauder (1856 - 1923)
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1856 - 1923
Robert William Buss (1804 - 1875)
Robert William Buss
1804 - 1875
Veronika Maria Herwegen-Manini (1851 - 1933)
Veronika Maria Herwegen-Manini
1851 - 1933
Henry Garland (1834 - 1913)
Henry Garland
1834 - 1913
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Mark Twain
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