James Tait: A Highland Visionary James Tait (1861-1923) wasn’t a name that immediately resonates within the broader halls of art history, yet his canvases hold a quiet power—a profound connection to the rugged beauty and enduring spirit of the Scottish Highlands. Born in Unst, the northernmost island of Shetland, Tait's early life was inextricably linked to the sea and its rhythms, an influence that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. He spent his formative years immersed in the maritime world, observing the tireless work of fishermen, the dramatic interplay of light on the water, an…