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Wl Leitch Collection

WL Leitch was a Scottish artist known for his stunning landscapes and seascapes

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Warlock Knowe, 1872. Artist: William Leighton Leitch

Warlock Knowe, 1872. Artist: William Leighton Leitch
Warlock Knowe, 1872. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

On the Thames, n.d. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
On the Thames, n.d

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Dunfermline, March 2, 1847. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

Dunfermline, March 2, 1847. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Dunfermline, March 2, 1847

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Leitch Castle, 1840/50. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

Leitch Castle, 1840/50. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Leitch Castle, 1840/50

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: A Parkland View at Dusk, ca. 1879. Creator: William Leighton Leitch

A Parkland View at Dusk, ca. 1879. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
A Parkland View at Dusk, ca. 1879. Formerly attributed to Peter De Wint

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: William Borthwick Johnstone, William Leighton Leitch and David Scott as '

William Borthwick Johnstone, William Leighton Leitch and David Scott as " The Monks of Kennaquhair" from Sir Walter Scotts " The Abbott", 1843-47

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: William Leighton Leitch, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

William Leighton Leitch, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
William Leighton Leitch, 1843-47

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: New Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, c1875. Artist: Thomas Picken

New Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, c1875. Artist: Thomas Picken
New Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, c1875. After William Leighton Leitch (1804-1883). [Day & Son, London, c1875]

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Town Hall, Cologne, c1841. Artist: William Leighton Leitch

Town Hall, Cologne, c1841. Artist: William Leighton Leitch
Town Hall, Cologne, c1841. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: The Sale Regia in the Vatican, Rome, 19th century. Artist: E Challis

The Sale Regia in the Vatican, Rome, 19th century. Artist: E Challis
The Sale Regia in the Vatican, Rome, 19th century

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Athens, Greece, 1887. Artist: W Richardson

Athens, Greece, 1887. Artist: W Richardson
Athens, Greece, 1887. View of the city with the Acropolis in the distance

Background imageWl Leitch Collection: Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: W Miller

Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century. Artist: W Miller
Bethlehem, Palestine, 19th century


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WL Leitch was a Scottish artist known for his stunning landscapes and seascapes. His paintings captured the beauty of the natural world with incredible detail and precision. Leitch's work often featured dramatic skies, rolling waves, and rugged coastlines, showcasing his mastery of light and color. Born in Glasgow in 1804, Leitch began his career as a decorative painter before transitioning to landscape painting. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and became a sought-after artist among collectors and art enthusiasts. Leitch's paintings are characterized by their realism and emotional depth. Each brushstroke is carefully placed to evoke a sense of awe and wonder in the viewer. His ability to capture the essence of nature has earned him a lasting legacy as one of Scotland's most beloved artists. Despite facing personal struggles throughout his life, including financial difficulties and health issues, Leitch continued to create breathtaking works of art until his death in 1883. Today, his paintings can be found in museums and private collections around the world, serving as a timeless reminder of the power of nature's beauty. WL Leitch may have passed away over a century ago, but his artistic vision lives on through each stroke of paint on canvas. His legacy serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere, reminding us all to appreciate the wonders of the natural world that surround us every day.