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Macwhirter Collection

"Exploring the World Through MacWhirter's Artistic Lens" Step into the vibrant world of John MacWhirter, a Scottish painter known for his captivating landscapes

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651487 Constantinople, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by MacWhirter, John (1839-1911); 34.6x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople. John MacWhirter (1839-1911)

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: An Alpine Meadow, Switzerland, (oil on canvas)

An Alpine Meadow, Switzerland, (oil on canvas)
828451 An Alpine Meadow, Switzerland, (oil on canvas) by MacWhirter, John (1839-1911); 131.1x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Alpine Meadow, Switzerland. John MacWhirter (1839-1911)

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Autumn in the Isle of Arran, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: John MacWhirter

Autumn in the Isle of Arran, late 19th century, (c1930). Creator: John MacWhirter
Autumn in the Isle of Arran, late 19th century, (c1930). Silver birch and bracken near the coast in the Western Isles of Scotland. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Heather: Scottish Highlands, c1910, (c1930). Creator: John MacWhirter

Heather: Scottish Highlands, c1910, (c1930). Creator: John MacWhirter
Heather: Scottish Highlands, c1910, (c1930). Sheep grazing among the heather in Scotland. Painting in the Ferens Art Gallery in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: An Alpine Meadow, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: John MacWhirter

An Alpine Meadow, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: John MacWhirter
An Alpine Meadow, late 19th-early 20th century. Wild flowers in a valley in the Alps. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: John MacWhirter, R. A. at work

John MacWhirter, R. A. at work
John MacWhirter, R.A. (1839-1911) at work - Scottish landscape painter. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Mountains of Moidart, c1890, (1917). Artist: John MacWhirter

Mountains of Moidart, c1890, (1917). Artist: John MacWhirter
Mountains of Moidart, c1890, (1917). Painting held at the Haworth Art Gallery, Lancashire.From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892 Artist: John MacWhirter

June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892 Artist: John MacWhirter
June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892. Painting housed at the Tate, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Beech Tree, Autumn, 1900

Beech Tree, Autumn, 1900. From the drawing by John MacWhirter in Landscape Painting in Water Colours, reproduced as a print in The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: Glen Affaric, 1903. Artist: Robert Walker Macbeth

Glen Affaric, 1903. Artist: Robert Walker Macbeth
Glen Affaric, 1903. The Incessant roar of headlong tumbling floods. From John MacWhirter, RA, His Life and Work, by Archdeacon Sinclair (1903)

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: John MacWhirter, ARA, HRSA, Scottish painter, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

John MacWhirter, ARA, HRSA, Scottish painter, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
John MacWhirter, ARA, HRSA, Scottish painter, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: John Macwhirter

John Macwhirter
JOHN MACWHIRTER Scottish artist photographed at work in his studio in 1884. Date: 1839 - 1911

Background imageMacwhirter Collection: John MacWhirter, artist

John MacWhirter, artist
John MacWhirter (1839 - 1911), Scottish artist, painter of landscapes, pictured at work in his studio in St. Johns Wood


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"Exploring the World Through MacWhirter's Artistic Lens" Step into the vibrant world of John MacWhirter, a Scottish painter known for his captivating landscapes. From Constantinople to the Scottish Highlands, MacWhirter's art takes us on a visual journey across time and place. In "Constantinople, " pencil and watercolor are skillfully combined with white highlights, creating an enchanting depiction of this historic city. The intricate details transport us back in time, capturing the essence of its grandeur. Traveling to Switzerland, we find ourselves immersed in "An Alpine Meadow. " Painted with oil on canvas, this masterpiece showcases MacWhirter's mastery of color and light. The meadow comes alive as sunlight dances upon wildflowers and snow-capped peaks tower majestically in the background. As autumn arrives on the Isle of Arran, MacWhirter captures its beauty in "Autumn in the Isle of Arran. " Created during the late 19th century but dated around 1930, this piece reveals his ability to evoke nostalgia through vivid brushstrokes. The warm hues and falling leaves transport us to a serene island escape. Moving closer to home, we venture into Scotland's Highland region with "Heather: Scottish Highlands. " Dated around 1910 but created later by c1930, this painting encapsulates the rugged beauty that defines these lands. The purple heather blooms against a backdrop of rolling hills and misty mountains. Returning once more to alpine landscapes with "An Alpine Meadow, " we witness MacWhirter's fascination with nature at play. This late 19th-early 20th-century artwork showcases his signature style – rich colors blending seamlessly together while showcasing every delicate detail found within nature’s tapestry. A glimpse behind-the-scenes reveals John MacWhirter himself at work as captured in "John MacWhirter R. A. At work.