William McTaggart
Machrihanish Bay
About this artwork
Situated on the west coast of Kintyre and exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, Machrihanish Bay offers the longest continuous stretch of sand in Argyll. The fluid handling of this pure landscape with its long horizontal rhythms and precise touches (the brown seaweed on the shore and the white flicks of the breaking wave) suggest the influence of Whistler and, in particular, of his famous Nocturnes.
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artist:William McTaggart (1835 - 1910) Scottish
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title:Machrihanish Bay
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date created:Dated 1878
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:82.50 x 123.20 cm; Framed: 124.00 x 164.50 x 12.50 cm
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credit line:Presented by Mr and Mrs D W T Cargill 1938
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accession number:NG 1906
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William McTaggart
William McTaggart
McTaggart's land and seascapes reflect his fascination with nature and man's relationship with it. His bold colours and vigorous brushwork find parallels in Impressionist painting, although essentially form part of a distinct Scottish tradition. They also echo qualities in paintings by Constable...