Horatio MacCulloch (1805-1867) - Romantic Scottish Mountainous Landscape with Sailboats and Sea, Signed (1863, Oil on Board)
Horatio MacCulloch (1805-1867) - Romantic Scottish Mountainous Landscape with Sailboats and Sea, Signed (Oil on Board). Housed in a gilt frame with the artist’s name written on the bottom. Signed in the lower right corner of the board. Archival acrylic backing holds a news clipping of a McColloch painting that sold. A label written in cursive is attached en verso dates this piece to 1863. In good condition with wear consistent with age. The board is slightly warped from age, but presents well overall. Some scratches and scuffs to the frame. Refer to the photos for details.
Size: 12 x 18 in
Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) was a celebrated Scottish landscape painter, renowned for his romantic and dramatic depictions of the Scottish Highlands. Born in Glasgow in 1805, McCulloch became one of the most influential figures in 19th-century Scottish art. His training began as an apprentice to a house painter, but he later studied under John Knox, a prominent landscape artist, which helped refine his skills and develop his distinctive style.
McCulloch's career flourished in Glasgow and later in Edinburgh, where he became a key member of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA). He was elected an associate of the RSA in 1834 and a full academician in 1838. His works were widely exhibited during his lifetime, including at the RSA, the Royal Academy in London, and other major venues. His paintings, such as "Glencoe" (c. 1864) and "The Pass of Glencoe" (c. 1860), are celebrated for their ability to capture the sublime beauty and rugged grandeur of Scotland's landscapes.
McCulloch's works are held in numerous prestigious museums and galleries, including the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, which houses masterpieces like "Glencoe"; the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, reflecting his deep connection to the city's art scene; and Tate Britain in London, where his paintings are part of the British art collection. Other institutions featuring his work include the Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow, the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the McManus Art Gallery & Museum in Dundee, the Perth Museum and Art Gallery, the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, the Fleming Collection in London, and the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. These collections highlight McCulloch's pivotal role in the Scottish Romantic movement and his enduring legacy as a master of landscape painting.
Horatio McCulloch died in Edinburgh in 1867, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences. His art remains a testament to the enduring allure of Scotland's landscapes and the power of painting to evoke a sense of place and history.
Horatio MacCulloch (1805-1867) - Romantic Scottish Mountainous Landscape with Sailboats and Sea, Signed (Oil on Board). Housed in a gilt frame with the artist’s name written on the bottom. Signed in the lower right corner of the board. Archival acrylic backing holds a news clipping of a McColloch painting that sold. A label written in cursive is attached en verso dates this piece to 1863. In good condition with wear consistent with age. The board is slightly warped from age, but presents well overall. Some scratches and scuffs to the frame. Refer to the photos for details.
Size: 12 x 18 in
Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) was a celebrated Scottish landscape painter, renowned for his romantic and dramatic depictions of the Scottish Highlands. Born in Glasgow in 1805, McCulloch became one of the most influential figures in 19th-century Scottish art. His training began as an apprentice to a house painter, but he later studied under John Knox, a prominent landscape artist, which helped refine his skills and develop his distinctive style.
McCulloch's career flourished in Glasgow and later in Edinburgh, where he became a key member of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA). He was elected an associate of the RSA in 1834 and a full academician in 1838. His works were widely exhibited during his lifetime, including at the RSA, the Royal Academy in London, and other major venues. His paintings, such as "Glencoe" (c. 1864) and "The Pass of Glencoe" (c. 1860), are celebrated for their ability to capture the sublime beauty and rugged grandeur of Scotland's landscapes.
McCulloch's works are held in numerous prestigious museums and galleries, including the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, which houses masterpieces like "Glencoe"; the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, reflecting his deep connection to the city's art scene; and Tate Britain in London, where his paintings are part of the British art collection. Other institutions featuring his work include the Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow, the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the McManus Art Gallery & Museum in Dundee, the Perth Museum and Art Gallery, the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, the Fleming Collection in London, and the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. These collections highlight McCulloch's pivotal role in the Scottish Romantic movement and his enduring legacy as a master of landscape painting.
Horatio McCulloch died in Edinburgh in 1867, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences. His art remains a testament to the enduring allure of Scotland's landscapes and the power of painting to evoke a sense of place and history.
Horatio MacCulloch (1805-1867) - Romantic Scottish Mountainous Landscape with Sailboats and Sea, Signed (Oil on Board). Housed in a gilt frame with the artist’s name written on the bottom. Signed in the lower right corner of the board. Archival acrylic backing holds a news clipping of a McColloch painting that sold. A label written in cursive is attached en verso dates this piece to 1863. In good condition with wear consistent with age. The board is slightly warped from age, but presents well overall. Some scratches and scuffs to the frame. Refer to the photos for details.
Size: 12 x 18 in
Horatio McCulloch (1805–1867) was a celebrated Scottish landscape painter, renowned for his romantic and dramatic depictions of the Scottish Highlands. Born in Glasgow in 1805, McCulloch became one of the most influential figures in 19th-century Scottish art. His training began as an apprentice to a house painter, but he later studied under John Knox, a prominent landscape artist, which helped refine his skills and develop his distinctive style.
McCulloch's career flourished in Glasgow and later in Edinburgh, where he became a key member of the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA). He was elected an associate of the RSA in 1834 and a full academician in 1838. His works were widely exhibited during his lifetime, including at the RSA, the Royal Academy in London, and other major venues. His paintings, such as "Glencoe" (c. 1864) and "The Pass of Glencoe" (c. 1860), are celebrated for their ability to capture the sublime beauty and rugged grandeur of Scotland's landscapes.
McCulloch's works are held in numerous prestigious museums and galleries, including the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, which houses masterpieces like "Glencoe"; the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, reflecting his deep connection to the city's art scene; and Tate Britain in London, where his paintings are part of the British art collection. Other institutions featuring his work include the Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow, the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the McManus Art Gallery & Museum in Dundee, the Perth Museum and Art Gallery, the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, the Fleming Collection in London, and the Paisley Museum and Art Galleries. These collections highlight McCulloch's pivotal role in the Scottish Romantic movement and his enduring legacy as a master of landscape painting.
Horatio McCulloch died in Edinburgh in 1867, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences. His art remains a testament to the enduring allure of Scotland's landscapes and the power of painting to evoke a sense of place and history.
