An Irish Emigrant Landing at Liverpool ('Jim Blake landing in Liverpool')
1871
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1871
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting depicts a group of people standing on a dock, with a man in the center wearing a red scarf and a top hat. He holds a cane in his right hand and appears to be speaking to a boy on his left. The boy is dressed in dark clothing and has a look of curiosity on his face. In the background, there are several other people, including a woman and a child, who seem to be watching the scene unfold. The atmosphere is one of excitement and anticipation, as if the group is waiting for something to happen. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Erskine Nicol.
