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A Glade in Cadzow Forest, by Alexander Fraser, oil, 1862

A Glade in Cadzow Forest

Alexander Fraser

1862

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

A Glade in Cadzow Forest is a 1862 oil by Alexander Fraser, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Alexander Fraser
When & what style?
1862
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a forest scene with a large tree in the foreground. The tree has a thick trunk and branches that stretch out in different directions. The leaves on the tree are green, and there are some yellow and orange leaves on the ground. In the background, there are more trees and a grassy area with some wildflowers. The sky is light blue with some white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist Alexander Fraser.

About the artist

Artist

Alexander Fraser

Scottish painter Alexander Fraser put brush to canvas in the 1860s and 1870s, mostly in Aberdeen.

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