1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The Last of the Clan is a 1865 oil by Thomas Faed, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting depicts a man on horseback, surrounded by a group of people. The man wears a hat and a long coat, while the horse is white. In the background, there is a body of water with a few boats. The scene appears to be set in a rural or coastal area, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the figures in the foreground looking on with concern. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure on horseback. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Thomas Faed RSA (1825–1900) was a Scottish painter who is said to have done for Scottish art what Robert Burns did for Scottish song.
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