1860
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Sketch of a church door is a 1860 oil by William McTaggart, a Realism work, depicting Door, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting is a sketch of a church door, rendered in oil paint. The door is set within an arched frame, with intricate details visible in the stonework. The artist has used a range of earth tones to capture the texture and depth of the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the impression of a quick study rather than a finished work. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the tranquil atmosphere of the church. If you're interested in exploring more works by artists who use oil paint to capture the beauty of everyday scenes, you might enjoy looking up the work of 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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