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Chinese Lanterns, by John Quinton Pringle, unspecified, 1895

Chinese Lanterns

John Quinton Pringle

1895

unspecified

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Chinese Lanterns is a 1895 unspecified by John Quinton Pringle, a Orientalism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
John Quinton Pringle
When & what style?
1895 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people gathered around a body of water, possibly a river or lake. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a sunset sky, with the warm glow of the setting sun casting a golden light over the entire scene. In the foreground, a woman in a blue dress stands out, while a man in a white shirt and a child in a white dress are also visible. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The use of color and light in the painting creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more works like this, explore the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of John Quinton Pringle
Artist

John Quinton Pringle

John Quinton Pringle (13 December 1864 – 25 April 1925) was a Scottish painter, influenced by Jules Bastien-Lepage and associated with the Glasgow Boys.

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