Original Oil Painting
John A. Henderson Tarbet - Watercolour
“Inchcolm Abbey, Firth of Forth”
A tranquil late Victorian Scottish coastal scene with soft atmospheric light
Key Details
Artist: John A. Henderson Tarbet (1864–1937)
Title: “Inchcolm Abbey, Firth of Forth”
Medium: Watercolour
Signature: Signed lower left
Dimensions: Image: 33 × 47 cm (13.0 × 18.5 in); Frame: 50 × 63 cm (19.7 × 24.8 in)
Condition: Good vintage condition with light foxing visible in the sky. Not to be confused with smoke from chimney.
Provenance: From a Private UK collection. Previously with the Armstrong Hope Gallery, Marlborough
Description
This beautifully rendered original oil painting by John A. Henderson Tarbet depicts the iconic Inchcolm Abbey set against the shimmering waters of the Firth of Forth. Executed with a naturalistic palette and soft atmospheric light, the composition captures the quiet grandeur of Scotland’s historic coastline. A tranquil and highly decorative work, it is well suited to collectors of Scottish art or buyers seeking a refined heritage piece for a traditional or coastal interior.
About the Artist
John A. Henderson Tarbet (1864–1937) was a respected Scottish landscape painter based in Edinburgh, celebrated for his evocative depictions of Scottish lochs, coastlines, and countryside. He exhibited widely throughout the United Kingdom, including at the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Academy, the Royal Hibernian Academy, and the Royal Glasgow Institute, and was a member of the Scottish Art Club. His work is represented in public collections such as Perth Art Gallery (Culture Perth and Kinross) and Gallery Oldham, confirming his standing within late Victorian and Edwardian British landscape painting.
Estimated Date
Late Victorian period, dated 1896.
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. Signed lower left by the artist. A distinguished example of Scottish coastal painting with strong historical resonance.
