1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Lonely Life is a 1873 oil by Hugh Cameron, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a woman standing in front of a small, weathered cottage. She's wearing a long, dark dress and a red headscarf, and she's holding a bundle of sticks in her arms. The woman is reaching out to open the cottage door with her right hand. The scene is set in a rural area, with rolling hills visible in the background. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the woman lost in thought as she prepares to enter her home. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Hugh Cameron.
Hugh Cameron RSA RSW (1835–1918) was a Scottish artist. He specialised in figurative scenes. He exhibited in both the Royal Academy and Royal Scottish Academy from 1871.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
