William Geddes: A Victorian Painter of Scottish Life William Geddes (1841-1884) emerges from the vibrant, yet often overlooked, landscape of 19th-century Scottish art. More than simply a painter of picturesque scenes, Geddes was a keen observer of his time, capturing not just the beauty of the Highlands and Lowlands but also the evolving social fabric of Victorian Scotland. His work, characterized by a delicate balance of sentimentalism and realism, offers a poignant glimpse into a rapidly changing nation – a nation grappling with industrialization, urbanization, and the lingering traditions…