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Sir David MurraySir David Murray (1849–1933) Gathering Poppies 1892 Oil Painting1892
1892
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About the Item
“Gathering Poppies,” set beneath a brooding sky, is a delightful landscape by the Glasgow-born artist Sir David Murray. The work is signed, dated, and carries a Christie’s Auction House stencil on the reverse. Painted in the later years of his career while he was based in London, it likely depicts a Suffolk countryside scene.
Sir David Murray was a prominent Scottish landscape painter known for his atmospheric, romantic depictions of the British countryside. Active during the late Victorian and early modern periods, he became one of the most respected artists of his generation and held influential positions within major artistic institutions.
Early Life and Education
David Murray was born on 29 January 1849 in Glasgow, Scotland. He received a traditional education before entering business life, working for several years in a Glasgow merchant’s office. His interest in art, however, grew steadily, and he began taking evening classes at the Glasgow School of Art, where his natural talent quickly became evident.
Artistic Career
Murray devoted himself fully to painting in the early 1870s. He first exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1875 and rapidly became associated with the rising cohort of Glasgow-based landscape painters.
In 1881, he moved to London to be closer to the core of the British art world. There he became a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, showing dramatic, poetic landscapes characterised by:
• Luminous skies
• Expansive moors and pastures
• Cattle and pastoral motifs
• Rich, atmospheric color.
Honors and Positions
Murray’s standing rose steadily:
• Associate of the Royal Academy (A.R.A.) – 1891
• Royal Academician (R.A.) – 1905
• Knighted – 1918, for services to art
• Keeper of the Royal Academy – 1921–1926, overseeing the teaching and management of the Academy Schools
He became one of the most influential figures in British academic art, respected for both his creative work and his leadership in arts education.
Artistic Style and Legacy
Murray specialized in naturalistic yet romantic landscapes, often inspired by the Scottish Highlands, English pastures, and the changing seasons. His works combined meticulous observation with emotional interpretation, placing him within the tradition of late-Victorian and Edwardian landscape art.
His paintings are held in numerous public collections, including the Tate Britain, Royal Academy, and several major Scottish museums.
Condition:
Oil on canvas.
The varnish has yellowed and good lighting is required to fully appreciate.
Size:
35cm x 53cm (54cm x 72cm framed)
14 x 21 inches (21 x 28 inches framed)
- Creator:Sir David Murray (1844 - 1933, English)
- Creation Year:1892
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Holywell, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 118581stDibs: LU2445217315552
Sir David Murray
Sir David Murray, born on 29 January 1849 in Glasgow, Scotland, was a landscape painter. He was the son of a shoemaker, James Murray. He worked for 11 years for two mercantile firms, while studying in the evenings at the Glasgow School of Art under Robert Greenlees, finally devoting himself full-time to an artistic career from about 1875. He became an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1881, moving to London in 1882 where he was an immediate success. His My Love has gone-a-Sailing exhibited in 1884 was purchased by the Chantrey Trustees for the Tate Gallery. In 1891 Murray was elected an associate of the Royal Academy and a full member of the Royal Academy in 1905. About 1886, he broadened his horizons and traveled to the continent, but all of his more characteristic work was done in Scotland or England. Murray was a member of Glasgow Art Club and exhibited in the club's annual exhibitions. He became president of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours in succession to Sir James Linton in 1917, the year before he was knighted in 1918. Murray did not marry and during the whole of his life in London. He occupied the same bachelor's quarters - the studio of Millais in Langham Chambers, Portland Place. A portrait of Sir David Murray by the Scottish painter James Coutts Michie is held by the Aberdeen Art Gallery.
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