Artwork

Ash Trees in Spring

Ash Trees in Spring, by James Lawton Wingate, oil, 1873
Ash Trees in Spring, by James Lawton Wingate, oil, 1873

Ash Trees in Spring is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist James Lawton Wingate. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Ash Trees in Spring is a landscape oil painting created by James Lawton Wingate in 1873, currently part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rural scene featuring bare ash trees, a figure standing near a fence in the foreground, and a backdrop of fields and hills, evoking a serene, natural setting.

Technique & Style

Characterized by visible brushstrokes and a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens, the work exhibits a textured, expressive quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1873 by James Lawton Wingate, the painting is now held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery.

Artist & collection

Portrait of James Lawton Wingate

Artist

James Lawton Wingate

James Lawton Wingate (1846–1924) was an artist, born in Kelvinhaugh.