The Glasgow Boys

The Glasgow Boys were a group of Scottish painters in the late 19th century who modernized landscape and genre painting. They sought to capture rural Scottish scenes with a fresh, naturalistic style, moving away from traditional academic art. Influenced by European movements like realism and Impressionism, they emphasized outdoor settings, everyday life, and vibrant colors. Their work helped establish Glasgow as a significant center for innovative art during that period, and they played a key role in shaping modern Scottish art.