Original Oil Painting
William Cruickshank - Oil on Board
“Highland Landscape”
A classic Scottish School landscape, signed and dated 1904
Key Details
Artist: William Cruickshank (1848–1922)
Title: “Highland Landscape”
Medium: Oil on board
Support: Board
Signature: Signed ‘Cruickshank’ and dated ‘04’
Dimensions: Framed: 41 × 56 cm (16.1 × 22.0 in)
Condition: Some surface damage to upper area; frame shows age-related wear. Priced accordingly.
Provenance: Private UK collection
Description
A fine original Highland landscape by Scottish artist William Cruickshank, signed and dated 1904. Painted in the traditional Scottish School style, the composition captures rolling hills beneath an expansive sky, conveying a strong sense of light, space and atmosphere.
The work demonstrates Cruickshank’s sensitivity to the natural landscape, with soft tonal transitions and a balanced composition typical of early 20th-century Scottish painting. Presented in its original period frame, the piece retains its authentic character and is ready to hang.
There is some surface wear to the upper area of the painting, reflected in the pricing, but the work remains an appealing and collectible example by a listed Scottish artist.
About the Artist
William Cruickshank (1848–1922) was a respected Scottish landscape and figure painter associated with the Scottish School. Trained at the Royal Scottish Academy, he exhibited widely and became known for his depictions of rural life and Highland scenery.
His works are appreciated for their authenticity, charm and connection to Scotland’s artistic heritage, and continue to be sought after by collectors today.
Estimated Date
1904
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. An original signed and dated example of Scottish School painting, offered with clear condition notes and strong decorative appeal.
