Artwork
A Hind's Daughter
A Hind's Daughter is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist James Guthrie. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
James Guthrie, a Scottish artist linked to the Glasgow Boys, painted *A Hind's Daughter* in 1892 with oil on canvas. The work is part of the collection of the Scottish National Gallery and is generally linked to the Impressionist tendency within the broader context of Scottish Realism.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a young girl standing amid a cabbage field. She wears a long white dress, holds a knife in her right hand, and looks directly at the viewer with a serious, focused expression. Her short dark hair and the surrounding vegetables emphasize a rural, labor‑related theme.
Technique & Style
Guthrie employs a muted palette and soft, blended brushwork that lend the scene a tranquil atmosphere. The handling of the cabbage foliage creates texture and depth, while the overall treatment of light and colour reflects an Impressionist sensitivity tempered by a realist attention to detail.
History & Provenance
After its completion, the painting entered the holdings of the Scottish National Gallery, where it remains on display. Guthrie, who later received a knighthood, was chiefly known for portraiture during his lifetime, though his later reputation has shifted toward his contributions to Scottish Realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir James Guthrie (10 June 1859 – 6 September 1930) was a Scottish painter, associated with the Glasgow Boys. He is best known in his own lifetime for his portraiture, although today more generally regarded as a painter of Scottish Realism.
