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 Scottish National Gallery.
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Overview
A Hind's Daughter is a 1892 oil painting by James Guthrie, a Scottish artist associated with the Glasgow Boys movement. The work is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl in a rural setting, standing amidst cabbages in a field with a house and trees in the background. Her attire and the scene suggest a representation of everyday Scottish life.
Technique & Style
Guthrie's use of oil paint is characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens. The application of chiaroscuro creates depth and texture, adding volume to the composition.
Context
The work reflects Guthrie's connection to both the Impressionist movement and Scottish Realism, blending elements of these styles to capture a rural scene.
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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.
