Artwork

South Western View from Ben Lomond

South Western View from Ben Lomond, by John Knox, oil, 1834
South Western View from Ben Lomond, by John Knox, oil, 1834

South Western View from Ben Lomond is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist John Knox. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About this work

Overview

South Western View from Ben Lomond is an oil painting created by John Knox in 1834. It is a landscape scene held at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake and mountains. The foreground is characterized by rocks and grassy hills, while a winding road or path is visible in the distance. The scene is set under a blue sky with clouds.

Technique & Style

The use of oil paint gives the work a rich, textured appearance, enhancing the natural beauty of the depicted landscape.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Knox

John Knox painted sweeping Scottish landscapes in oil, often from high vantage points.