Original Watercolour
Gregor McFarlane Smith RSW - Watercolour “Lochan, Black Mount, Rannoch Moor”
A striking contemporary Scottish landscape capturing the atmosphere of the Highlands
Key Details
Artist: Gregor McFarlane Smith RSW (b.1944)
Title: “Lochan, Black Mount, Rannoch Moor”
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Support: Paper
Signature: Signed by the artist; artist’s label verso
Dimensions: Image: 46 × 60 cm (18.1 × 23.6 in) •
Framed: 66 × 80 cm (26.0 × 31.5 in)
Condition: Excellent; no apparent fading or damage, light frame wear consistent with age
Provenance: Private collection with original artist’s label
Description
A signed original watercolour by renowned Scottish artist Gregor McFarlane Smith RSW, titled “Lochan, Black Mount, Rannoch Moor”. This beautifully composed work captures the expansive light and atmosphere of one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, rendered in Smith’s distinctive semi-abstract style.
Broad washes, subtle tonal transitions and expressive mark-making combine to evoke the shifting moods of the Highlands. The richness of colour and sense of depth make this a particularly striking example of the artist’s work.
Presented mounted, framed and under glass, the piece is ready to hang and would make a superb addition to any collection of Scottish or contemporary landscape art.
About the Artist
Gregor McFarlane Smith RSW (b.1944) is an established Scottish painter known for his evocative landscapes in oil, watercolour and printmaking. Born in Renton, he studied at Edinburgh College of Art under Sir Robin Philipson and James Cumming, later earning scholarships to Florence and Rome.
He taught art in central Scotland for over three decades while exhibiting widely across major Scottish galleries and with the Royal Institute in London. Elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) in 1983, his work is held in collections including the Scottish Arts Council and international institutions.
Smith’s distinctive approach blends traditional landscape with a contemporary sensitivity to light, atmosphere and abstraction, making his work highly collectable.
Estimated Date
Late 20th century
Provenance & Notes
From a private collection and retaining the artist’s original label on the reverse. A fine and authentic example of Smith’s celebrated Highland landscapes.
