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John MacLauchlan Milne (1885-1957)

Known as the “Fifth Scottish Colourist,” John MacLauchlan Milne was a celebrated Scottish artist influenced by French Post-Impressionism, especially Cézanne. Born in Fife, the son of a Royal Scottish Academy academician, his Colourist style flourished from 1920 to 1957. After studying in Paris, Provence, and Tuscany, he returned to Scotland, later painting Iona, Arran, and Sannox Bay. His work features bold landscapes, houses, and floral scenes in a modern Colourist style.

Louis Bosworth Hurt (1856-1929)

Hurt was a Scottish landscape painter known for atmospheric Highland scenes featuring cattle, moorlands, and misty light. Born in Ashbourne, he trained under his father, George Parrish Hurt, and later worked in Scotland, exhibiting widely. His detailed yet luminous style captured rural life and dramatic skies, making him a popular late-Victorian and early 20th-century artist.

Jack Vettriano (1951-2025)

Jack Vettriano was a self-taught Scottish painter known for his cinematic, nostalgic scenes of romance and mystery. Born in Fife, he rose to fame after exhibiting at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1989. His best-known work, The Singing Butler, became one of the UK’s most popular reproduced images. Vettriano’s elegant figures and moody coastal settings made him one of Scotland’s most commercially successful artists.

Duncan Cameron (1837-1916)

Duncan Cameron was a Scottish landscape painter associated with 19th-century Highland scenery and pastoral life. Working primarily in oil and watercolor, he depicted lochs, glens, and rural figures with careful naturalism. Cameron exhibited in Scottish institutions during the Victorian era, and his work reflects the period’s romantic interest in Scotland’s rugged terrain and traditional culture.

Douglas Cameron c. (1880-1910)

Douglas Cameron was a Scottish artist known for farm scenes of Highland cows inspired by the Highlands and western seaboard. Working in oil, he emphasized tranquil rural settings, light, and farm life.

de Breanski Family of Painters

Saltire Gallerie holds four works by the de Breanski family. Alfred de Breanski Sr. is represented by a large woodland scene, while his brother Gustav is known for dramatic seascapes. Alfred F. de Breanski Jr., trained by both, painted landscapes and coastal views. His Summer Evening shows Impressionist influence through color, light, and soft forms, with especially delicate reflections across the water.

Ethel Walker (1861-1951)

Ethel Walker was a Scottish-born painter best known for her portraits, figure studies, and landscapes. A pioneering female artist, she became one of the first women elected to the Royal Academy of Arts. Walker studied in London and Paris, developing a refined, modern style influenced by Post-Impressionism. Her work often depicted women with dignity and strength, blending decorative color with formal structure.

Robert Carrick (1829-1904)

Robert Carrick was a Scottish painter, watercolorist, and lithographer born in Glasgow. Known for his evocative Highland scenes and genre paintings, Carrick captured the rugged beauty of Scotland with remarkable detail and atmosphere. He also worked as a lithographer in London, collaborating with prominent 19th-century printmakers. His work reflects both Romantic landscape traditions and a sensitivity to everyday life, making him a distinctive voice in Scottish art.

Edward Train (1801-1866)

Edward Train was a British painter known for his detailed landscapes and genre scenes, often depicting rural life and the natural beauty of Scotland. Working primarily in oils and watercolors, Train’s compositions reflect the Romantic sensibilities of the 19th century, with careful attention to atmosphere and scenery. His work contributes to Scotland’s rich artistic tradition and remains appreciated for its charm and technical skill.

George Armfield (1808-1893)

George Armfield was a British painter celebrated for his lively animal scenes, particularly depictions of dogs. Working in the Victorian era, he became known for capturing canine personality and movement with warmth and precision, often portraying terriers and sporting dogs in domestic or outdoor settings. His detailed, charming works made him popular with collectors and remain highly sought after today.

William Patton Burton (1828-1883)

William Paton Burton was a Scottish landscape painter and illustrator known for his refined watercolors and atmospheric views of Britain and Europe. Born in Madras and educated in Edinburgh, he specialized in tranquil landscapes of England, France, Italy, and Egypt, often marked by subtle light and a subdued palette. A regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, Burton was also admired for his detailed illustrations in 19th-century books and periodicals.

J.D. Henderson (20-21st c.)

J. D. Henderson is a contemporary Scottish landscape painter associated with the Scottish Colourist tradition. Known for expressive brushwork and vibrant palettes, Henderson creates impressionistic scenes of Scotland’s Highlands, villages, and coastal settings. His atmospheric oils blend traditional landscape subjects with modern energy, and his work has been exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy and in galleries throughout Scotland.

Daniel Sherrin (1868-1940)

Daniel Sherrin was an English painter known for his atmospheric landscapes and woodland scenes. Working primarily in oils and watercolors, he specialized in tranquil depictions of forests, rivers, and countryside views, often emphasizing soft light and seasonal color. Sherrin developed a romantic, naturalistic style that made his work popular with collectors in Britain and beyond.

Joseph Morris Henderson (1863-1936)

Joseph Morris Henderson was born in Glasgow, and remained in Scotland painting the scenery of rivers, mountains and seascapes. Member of the Royal Scottish Academy, Henderson trained in the Glasgow School of Art, and his work was exhibited over many years in the region and the UK. His life and work transcends the Victorian 19th century period with the influences of the late 19th and 20th centuries moving from landscape realism to use of color and light.