David West (1868 – 1936): A Visionary Landscape Painter Capturing the Soul of Scotland David West was a Scottish watercolour painter who emerged as a prominent figure in the late Victorian era, leaving an indelible mark on British landscape art and establishing himself as one of the foremost artists of his time. Born in Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, in 1868, he possessed a remarkable talent for capturing the ethereal beauty of the Sco…