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

John Buckley (1945)
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1945
Jacques de Lalaing (1858 - 1917)
Jacques de Lalaing
1858 - 1917
John Rathbone (1750 - 1807)
John Rathbone
1750 - 1807
George Hammond Steel (1900 - 1960)
George Hammond Steel
1900 - 1960
John Robertson Reid (1851 - 1926)
John Robertson Reid
1851 - 1926
Edward Henry Stockwell (1839 - 1923)
Edward Henry Stockwell
1839 - 1923
Robert Weir Allan (1851 - 1942)
Robert Weir Allan
1851 - 1942
Francis Hayman (1708 - 1776)
Francis Hayman
1708 - 1776
Matthias Maris (1839 - 1917)
Matthias Maris
1839 - 1917
Reginald Beauchamp (1910 - 2000)
Reginald Beauchamp
1910 - 2000
Richard Wilson (1714 - 1782)
Richard Wilson
1714 - 1782
Phyllida Barlow (1944)
Phyllida Barlow
1944
George Unite (1798 - 1896)
George Unite
1798 - 1896
Michael Stennett (1946 - 2020)
Michael Stennett
1946 - 2020
Charles Collins (1818 - 1899)
Charles Collins
1818 - 1899
Frederick William Herschel (1738 - 1822)
Frederick William Herschel
1738 - 1822

Creators Impressionism

John Emil Berninger (1896 - 1981)
John Emil Berninger
1896 - 1981
Hans Haffenrichter (1897 - 1981)
Hans Haffenrichter
1897 - 1981
Anthonis Mor (1519 - 1576)
Anthonis Mor
1519 - 1576
Albert Eulert (1890 - 1946)
Albert Eulert
1890 - 1946
Fritz Overbeck (1869 - 1909)
Fritz Overbeck
1869 - 1909
Martin Frank Stainforth (1866 - 1957)
Martin Frank Stainforth
1866 - 1957
William Edward Webb (1862 - 1903)
William Edward Webb
1862 - 1903
Alfred William Rich (1856 - 1921)
Alfred William Rich
1856 - 1921
Honore Daumier (1808 - 1879)
Honore Daumier
1808 - 1879
John Ford Clymer (1907 - 1989)
John Ford Clymer
1907 - 1989
Otto Modersohn (1865 - 1943)
Otto Modersohn
1865 - 1943
Antonio Bresciani (1902 - 1998)
Antonio Bresciani
1902 - 1998
François Nardi (1861 - 1936)
François Nardi
1861 - 1936
Eduard Bühler (1853 - 1912)
Eduard Bühler
1853 - 1912
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache (1850 - 1911)
Ricardo Arredondo Calmache
1850 - 1911
Max Fuhrmann II (1891 - 1953)
Max Fuhrmann II
1891 - 1953