Artwork
Christopher N. Pringle (or James Pringle)
Christopher N. Pringle (or James Pringle) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist John Quinton Pringle. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Christopher N.
About this work
Overview
Christopher N. Pringle (or James Pringle) is a portrait painted in 1895 by John Quinton Pringle, a Scottish artist, using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with short brown hair and a mustache, dressed in attire suggesting a professional or upper-class status. His neutral expression and direct gaze engage the viewer.
Technique & Style
The painting is associated with the post-impressionist movement, reflecting influences from artists like Jules Bastien-Lepage. Pringle's style is also linked to the Glasgow Boys, a group of Scottish painters.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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.
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