Artist

James Paterson

Edinburgh from Craigleith
Autumn in Glencairn, Moniaive
Autumn in Glencairn, Moniaive

James Paterson is an Impressionism artist. 3 works are cataloged here, principally at National Galleries Scotland.

James Paterson painted landscapes around Scotland. His Autumn in Glencairn, Moniaive shows golden hills and quiet lanes in 1887 oil paint. Edinburgh from Craigleith, finished in 1899, captures the city rising above distant quarries. He kept colors natural and brushwork smooth, like a clear autumn afternoon. See how he framed the light on stone and leaf—then tap Autumn in Glencairn, Moniaive to step inside the scene.

Works by James Paterson

Collections represented

National Galleries Scotland

Museum

National Galleries Scotland

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Scottish National Gallery

Museum

Scottish National Gallery

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