Venice

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John MacWhirter
Born Edinburgh, 1839-1911

Venice, 1860
Oil on Canvas

Presented by the Orchar Trustees, 1987
Original Orchar Collection
Museum number 272-1987-216

MacWhirter was one of the first of Orchar's artist friends. He introduced him to the artists of the Scott Lauder Group whose works became Orchar's passion.

This romantic depiction of Venice clearly illustrates his interest in the creation of atmosphere.