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Glencoe, by Horatio McCulloch, oil, 1864

Glencoe

Horatio McCulloch

1864

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Glencoe is a 1864 oil by Horatio McCulloch, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
Horatio McCulloch
When & what style?
1864
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a rugged landscape with a mountain range in the background and a valley in the foreground. The mountains are dark brown and rocky, with some snow on the peaks. In the valley, there are large rocks and a few deer roaming around. The sky is cloudy and blue, with some white clouds drifting across it. The painting has a somber and dramatic tone, with the dark mountains and cloudy sky creating a sense of foreboding. The deer in the valley add a sense of life and movement to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you can find it at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Horatio McCulloch
Artist

Horatio McCulloch

Horatio McCulloch (9 November 1805 – 24 June 1867), sometimes written MacCulloch or M'Culloch, was a Scottish landscape painter.

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