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Landscape with Two Girls in Blue, by John Quinton Pringle, oil, 1903

Landscape with Two Girls in Blue

John Quinton Pringle

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Two Girls in Blue is a 1903 oil by John Quinton Pringle, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
John Quinton Pringle
When & what style?
1903 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows two girls standing in a field, both wearing long blue dresses. The girls are surrounded by red and green foliage, with a few white objects scattered around them. In the background, there is a hill with more greenery and a blue sky with white clouds. The girls are the main focus of the painting, with the foliage and background serving as a subtle backdrop. The use of blue and green hues creates a sense of calmness and serenity. The artist's use of oil paint and the style of the painting suggest a connection to the Impressionist movement. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of glazing.

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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