James Currie: A Vision of Scottish Identity James Currie (1808 – Present) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of 19th-century Scottish portraiture, celebrated for his meticulous realism and profound understanding of familial bonds. Born in Caithness, Scotland, Currie’s artistic journey began amidst the rugged beauty of the Highlands—a formative experience that would indelibly shape his aesthetic sensibilities and inform his l…