William Mctaggart Collection

A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Creator: William McTaggart
A Message from the Sea, 1883, (c1930). Three fisher-children finding a bottle washed up by the tide. The setting is the beach at Machrihanish, a village in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland

A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Artist: William McTaggart
A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll, c1883. Painting held by Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Aberdeen. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Ladies at Archery, n.d. Creator: William McTaggart
Ladies at Archery, n.d

William McTaggart, 1835 -1910. Scottish landscape and marine painter. Seen here aged 45
878562 William McTaggart, 1835 -1910. Scottish landscape and marine painter. Seen here aged 45. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

The Fisher Boy, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1199525 The Fisher Boy, 1870 (oil on canvas) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 45.2x32.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

The Emigrants, 1883-1889, (1946). Creator: William McTaggart
The Emigrants, 1883-1889, (1946). Scots preparing to leave for America. The location is a headland at Carradale, in Argyllshire on the west coast of Scotland. A sailing ship waits in the distance

William Mctaggart, 1835

Harvest at Broomieknowe, 1896. Artist: William McTaggart
Harvest at Broomieknowe, 1896. Painting held by the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

The Coming of St. Columba, 1895 (1935). Artist: William McTaggart
The Coming of St. Columba, 1895 (1935). After the painting by William McTaggart, R.S.A. From Modern Masterpieces Part 4. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]

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William McTaggart (1835-1910): A Scottish Master of Landscape and Marine Painting Born in 1835, McTaggart is renowned for his evocative depictions of the sea and Scottish landscapes. At age 45, he was already capturing the raw power and beauty of nature in works like "A Message from the Sea" (1883) and "A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll" (c1883). His connection to the sea is evident in "The Fisher Boy" (1870), where a young boy gazes out at the vast expanse of water, while "The Emigrants" (1883-1889) poignantly portrays the human toll of leaving home for a new life across the sea. McTaggart's later works, such as "Harvest at Broomieknowe" (1896) and "The Coming of St. Columba" (1895), showcase his mastery of light and color, transporting viewers to the rugged shores of Scotland. The Strand Magazine featured McTaggart in 1897, showcasing his art and offering a glimpse into the life of this remarkable painter. McTaggart's legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences, making him a cherished figure in Scottish art history.