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Mrs Leiper, by William McTaggart, oil, 1872

Mrs Leiper

William McTaggart

1872

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

Mrs Leiper is a 1872 oil by William McTaggart, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
William McTaggart
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is dressed in dark clothing and a white head covering, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The background is a solid color. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting, and her expression is serious. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up William McTaggart.

About the artist

Portrait of William McTaggart
Artist

William McTaggart

William McTaggart (25 October 1835 – 2 April 1910) was a Scottish landscape and marine painter who was influenced by Impressionism.

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