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]

J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Creator: Roger Fry
J. M. E. McTaggart, c1920?, (1943). Portrait of John McTaggart Ellis McTaggart (1866-1925), English idealist metaphysician, fellow and lecturer in philosophy at Trinity College, Cambridge

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

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.]

William Mctaggart, 1835

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William McTaggart (1835-1910): A Scottish Master of Landscape and Marine Painting Discover the captivating world of William McTaggart, a renowned Scottish painter known for his breathtaking landscapes and evocative seascapes. McTaggart's works, such as "A Message from the Sea" (1883) and "A Ground Swell, Carradale, Argyll" (c1883), transport us to the rugged shores of Scotland, where the power of the sea meets the resilience of the land. McTaggart's legacy extends beyond his art, as he was also the subject of a portrait by Roger Fry in 1920, titled "J. M. E. McTaggart." The artist's dedication to his craft is evident in his prolific body of work, which includes masterpieces like "The Fisher Boy" (1870), "The Emigrants" (1883-1889), "Harvest at Broomieknowe" (1896), and "The Coming of St. Columba" (1895). McTaggart's connection to the sea is palpable in his art, reflecting the ever-changing moods of nature and the enduring spirit of those who live in harmony with it. Join us as we explore the life and work of this Scottish painter, whose legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.