A Herd Boy
Edward Arthur Walton, 1886

This work is arguably Walton's greatest watercolour and played a key role in establishing his European reputation: in 1890 it was included in the second International Art Exhibition in Munich where the artist won a gold medal. Walton was a member of 'The Glasgow Boys', who popularised working in an almost impressionistic style in their oil paintings and watercolours. He especially drew inspiration from the work of Jules Bastien-Lepage who was renowned for his depictions of peasant figures.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Herd Boy, 1886
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Watercolour with gouache and scraping out on paper
Dimensions
53.5 x 57 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
80000

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