Who painted Tam o' Shanter?

Tam o' Shanter was painted by Thomas Stothard in 1804.

Where can I see Tam o' Shanter?

Tam o' Shanter is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Tam o' Shanter

Tam o' Shanter is an oil painting by Thomas Stothard. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Thomas Stothard's oil painting 'Tam o' Shanter' dates to around 1804. It is a work by a British artist known for narrative scenes and illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates a dramatic moment from Robert Burns' narrative poem 'Tam o' Shanter'. It captures a chaotic scene with a man on a white horse and other figures in motion, conveying tension and drama.

Technique & Style

Stothard's composition features dynamic movement, with figures and horse depicted in energetic motion against a dark background. The contrast between light and dark tones adds to the scene's dramatic effect.