To give myself some semblance of control over their learning, I asked my Mom to FaceTime them a lesson. She did botany first, then genealogy, which has inspired this post. I have a lot of ancestors from Scotland, but can you name any Scottish artists? Because I couldn't. Happily, it didn't take much digging to unearth some fantastic highland art!
First up: The Skating Minister by Henry Raeburn (who served as King George IV's portrait painter, FYI.)
Nice form, Reverend! |
David Peat was a Scottish filmmaker, but also a talented photographer. I absolutely could not resist putting up this picture he took in 1968:
The title really says it all: Grubby Boy With Hand |
Next to Henry Raeburn, Edward Atkinson Hornel is perhaps Scotland's most prominent artist. I cannot believe I've never seen his art. I think it's incredible. The detail is so impressive and the subjects are fascinating.
Druids Bringing in the Mistletoe. Druids! Like in Outlander! |
Wonderment. Isn't this poetic? |
Alba gu brath! Scotland forever!
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