Who painted At Sligachan, Isle of Skye?

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye was painted by Charles Edward Johnson in 1875.

Where can I see At Sligachan, Isle of Skye?

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is At Sligachan, Isle of Skye?

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of At Sligachan, Isle of Skye?

Museum-quality prints of At Sligachan, Isle of Skye are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye

Charles Edward Johnson , 1875

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Charles Edward Johnson. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye is a watercolour painting created by Charles Edward Johnson in 1875, bearing the artist's signature and inscription.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rugged mountain valley on the Isle of Skye, contrasting rocky, barren foreground elements with distant, darker mountains, set against a bright, cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

Johnson employed soft, blended brushstrokes characteristic of contemporary watercolour practices to convey the interplay of light and shadow across the landscape.

History & Provenance

While the painting's creation date (1875) and artist's authentication (via signature and inscription) are confirmed, detailed provenance history is not provided in available sources.

Context

This work reflects the 19th-century watercolour tradition of capturing British landscapes, emphasizing natural beauty and atmospheric effects.