Who painted St. Andrews, Fifeshire?

St. Andrews, Fifeshire was painted by James Orrock in 1888.

Where can I see St. Andrews, Fifeshire?

St. Andrews, Fifeshire is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is St. Andrews, Fifeshire?

St. Andrews, Fifeshire is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of St. Andrews, Fifeshire?

Museum-quality prints of St. Andrews, Fifeshire are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

St. Andrews, Fifeshire

James Orrock , 1888

St. Andrews, Fifeshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist James Orrock. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. St.

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Overview

St. Andrews, Fifeshire is a watercolour painting created by James Orrock in 1888. It depicts a serene coastal scene in Fifeshire, Scotland.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a rugged coastline with a small town nestled among green hills in the background. A few people are visible on the shore, while the sky is cloudy with birds flying overhead. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and calmness.

Technique & Style

Orrock's use of watercolour captures the softness of the cloudy sky and the texture of the rocky shoreline. The painting's style is influenced by the Impressionist movement, which was gaining prominence during Orrock's time.

History & Provenance

James Orrock was a Scottish landscape watercolourist and art collector with connections to notable collectors like John Ruskin. His work reflects his involvement in the British art scene during the late 19th century.

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Artist

James Orrock

James Orrock R.I., R.O.I. (1829 – 10 May 1913), was a prominent Scottish collector of art and oriental ceramics, illustrator and landscape watercolourist. The scale of his involvement with the art trade and with top…