Artwork
Landscape with Tourists at Loch Katrine
Landscape with Tourists at Loch Katrine is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist John Knox. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
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Overview
Landscape with Tourists at Loch Katrine is an oil painting by John Knox, dated to 1815, and is part of the collection at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil lake scene with a mountainous backdrop, featuring boats on the water and figures on the shore gazing out at the lake.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a high level of detail, with a diverse palette used to capture the varied textures of the natural elements, and employs light and shadow to convey depth and atmosphere.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John Knox painted sweeping Scottish landscapes in oil, often from high vantage points.
