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William Meldrum (1865–1942), by John Quinton Pringle, oil, 1896

William Meldrum (1865–1942)

John Quinton Pringle

1896

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

William Meldrum (1865–1942) is a 1896 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?
1896 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a suit, with a dark jacket and a white shirt. He is wearing a blue tie and has short hair. The background is dark and appears to be a wall. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. His suit is well-fitted, and his tie is neatly knotted. The overall effect of the painting is one of quiet dignity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up John Quinton Pringle.

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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