1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The Lilies is a 1898 oil by William McTaggart, a Impressionism work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting depicts a lively scene of children playing in a field. The kids, dressed in light-colored clothing, are gathered around a patch of white flowers, possibly lilies. The background features trees and a house under a blue sky with white clouds. In the foreground, the children's joyful movements are conveyed through loose brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. The painting's style and subject matter are reminiscent of William McTaggart's work. To learn more about the artist's techniques and inspirations, explore the life and art 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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