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'My heart's in the Highlands', by Horatio McCulloch, oil, 1860

'My heart's in the Highlands'

Horatio McCulloch

1860

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

'My heart's in the Highlands' is a 1860 oil by Horatio McCulloch, a British Romanticism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
Horatio McCulloch
When & what style?
1860 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with mountains in the background. The mountains are covered in mist, and there's a lake in the foreground. The scene is set in a rural area with trees and bushes. In the distance, you can see a small castle or house on a hill. The colors used are mostly earthy tones, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. The overall mood is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Horatio McCulloch.

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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