Artwork
The Deserter
The Deserter is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist William Kennedy. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Deserter is an oil painting created by William Kennedy in 1894, currently housed at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of people, including men and women dressed in old-fashioned attire, in a rural setting with a horse-drawn cart in the background.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a muted color palette dominated by browns and grays, the painting features loose and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of energy and movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Kennedy painted quiet scenes of everyday life in the 1880s and ’90s. His brush captured ordinary moments—like *The Fur Boa* with its winter coat or *Homewards*, showing people walking home after a day’s work.…
