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An Ayrshire Stream, by John Lawson, oil, 1897

An Ayrshire Stream

John Lawson

1897

oil

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

An Ayrshire Stream is a 1897 oil by John Lawson, a Impressionism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
John Lawson
When & what style?
1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a stream running through it. The stream is surrounded by trees and greenery, with a few cows grazing in the background. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and idyllic. The artist has used warm colors to depict the scene, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up "glazing" next.

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