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

James Thornhill (1675 - 1734)
James Thornhill
1675 - 1734
Elsie Henderson (1880 - 1967)
Elsie Henderson
1880 - 1967
John Frederick Herring I (1795 - 1865)
John Frederick Herring I
1795 - 1865
Robyn Denny (1930 - 2014)
Robyn Denny
1930 - 2014
Thomas Creswick (1811 - 1869)
Thomas Creswick
1811 - 1869
Ruth Rix (1942)
Ruth Rix
1942
John Virtue (1947)
John Virtue
1947
Gillian Wearing (1963)
Gillian Wearing
1963
Randolph Caldecott (1846 - 1886)
Randolph Caldecott
1846 - 1886
Craigie Aitchison (1926 - 2009)
Craigie Aitchison
1926 - 2009
John Flamsteed (1646 - 1719)
John Flamsteed
1646 - 1719
Stanisława de Karłowska (1876 - 1952)
Stanisława de Karłowska
1876 - 1952
Thomas Bardwell (1704 - 1767)
Thomas Bardwell
1704 - 1767
Richard Holmes Laurie (1777 - 1858)
Richard Holmes Laurie
1777 - 1858
Robert Garrard II (1793 - 1881)
Robert Garrard II
1793 - 1881
Elizabeth Violet Blackadder (1931 - 2021)
Elizabeth Violet Blackadder
1931 - 2021

Creators Impressionism

Josef Schertel (1810 - 1869)
Josef Schertel
1810 - 1869
David Seidner (1957 - 1999)
David Seidner
1957 - 1999
Ferdinand Laufberger (1829 - 1881)
Ferdinand Laufberger
1829 - 1881
Heinrich Strieffler (1872 - 1949)
Heinrich Strieffler
1872 - 1949
Robert Zund (1826 - 1909)
Robert Zund
1826 - 1909
Jeremias Adriaan A. Schill (1849 - 1902)
Jeremias Adriaan A. Schill
1849 - 1902
Antonio Oberto (1872 - 1954)
Antonio Oberto
1872 - 1954
Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin (1859 - 1930)
Nikolay Alekseevich Kasatkin
1859 - 1930
George Herbert McCord (1848 - 1909)
George Herbert McCord
1848 - 1909
Barthélemy Menn (1815 - 1893)
Barthélemy Menn
1815 - 1893
Johan Hendrik Louis Meijer (1809 - 1866)
Johan Hendrik Louis Meijer
1809 - 1866
Richard Falkenberg (1875 - 1948)
Richard Falkenberg
1875 - 1948
Jules-Frédéric Ballavoine (1842 - 1914)
Jules-Frédéric Ballavoine
1842 - 1914
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov (1887 - 1975)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov
1887 - 1975
Paul Buchholz (1868 - 1930)
Paul Buchholz
1868 - 1930
Tomas Aceves (XIX century - ?)
Tomas Aceves
XIX century - ?
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