Artwork

A Glade in Cadzow Forest

A Glade in Cadzow Forest, by Alexander Fraser, oil
A Glade in Cadzow Forest, by Alexander Fraser, oil

A Glade in Cadzow Forest is an oil painting by Alexander Fraser. It is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

A Glade in Cadzow Forest is an oil painting created by Alexander Fraser in 1862, currently held at the Scottish National Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene forest scene, with a prominent tree in the foreground and a grassy area with wildflowers in the background, evoking a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Fraser's skill in capturing the natural world, with attention to detail in the tree's foliage and the subtle colors of the sky and landscape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexander Fraser

Scottish painter Alexander Fraser put brush to canvas in the 1860s and 1870s, mostly in Aberdeen.