Talbert McLean: A Quiet Revolution in Scottish Abstraction Talbert McLean (1906-1992) remains a curiously overlooked figure within the broader narrative of 20th-century British art, despite producing a body of work that is both strikingly original and deeply resonant. Born in Dundee, Scotland, into a family steeped in musical tradition – his father was a renowned banjo player – McLean’s artistic journey began with formal training at t…