Artwork
A Study of Oak Leaves in Autumn (Self-portrait)
A Study of Oak Leaves in Autumn (Self-portrait) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist William McTaggart. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
A Study of Oak Leaves in Autumn (Self-portrait) is a 1896 oil painting by William McTaggart, a Scottish artist known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a portrait of the artist himself, depicted with a contemplative expression, wearing a dark coat and wide-brimmed hat. The earthy tones of the background evoke the natural world, a recurring theme in McTaggart's work.
Technique & Style
McTaggart employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and thick paint to capture texture, particularly in the subject's hat and beard. The resulting surface is tactile and almost three-dimensional in places, characteristic of his post-Impressionist style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1896, the painting is now held in the Scottish National Gallery, a testament to McTaggart's significance in Scottish art. The artist was active from the mid-19th century until his death in 1910.
Artist & collection
Artist
William McTaggart (25 October 1835 – 2 April 1910) was a Scottish landscape and marine painter who was influenced by Impressionism.
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