Artwork
Artist at an Easel
Artist at an Easel is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist John Quinton Pringle. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Artist at an Easel is an 1893 oil painting by Scottish artist John Quinton Pringle, associated with the Glasgow Boys and influenced by Jules Bastien-Lepage. It is part of the post-impressionist movement and is currently housed at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary artist at work, sitting in front of an easel with painting supplies, set within a dimly lit room with natural light streaming through a window. The scene conveys a sense of quiet concentration on the artistic process.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features a subdued color palette reflective of post-impressionist tendencies, emphasizing everyday life and intimate moments. The composition highlights the artist's focus and the play of light in the room.
History & Provenance
Created in 1893, the painting is now part of the permanent collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, where it remains on display as part of the institution's holdings of Scottish and post-impressionist art.
Context
Artist at an Easel reflects the artistic climate of its time, bridging the influences of Bastien-Lepage's realism with the emerging post-impressionist movement, characteristic of the Glasgow Boys' eclectic style.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Quinton Pringle (13 December 1864 – 25 April 1925) was a Scottish painter, influenced by Jules Bastien-Lepage and associated with the Glasgow Boys.
