Artwork

After the Massacre of Glencoe

After the Massacre of Glencoe, by Peter Graham, oil, 1895
After the Massacre of Glencoe, by Peter Graham, oil, 1895

After the Massacre of Glencoe is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Peter Graham. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.

About this work

Overview

After the Massacre of Glencoe is an oil painting created by Peter Graham in 1895, currently held at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a somber, mist-shrouded landscape with a valley and mountains, and a small group of figures on the left, gazing out at the scene below, evoking a reflective mood.

Technique & Style

Graham's use of oil paint captures a rugged, rocky terrain with a gloomy atmosphere, emphasizing the natural environment and creating a sense of depth and distance.

History & Provenance

The painting was created in 1895 by Peter Graham and is now part of the National Gallery of Victoria's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Graham

Peter Graham was a Scot who painted snow like it mattered—less about pretty flakes, more about the way it hides things.