William Leighton Leitch
1804–1883 · Scottish · 30 artworks
Romanticismwatercolor washesprecise lineworkatmospheric perspectivetopographical accuracyuse of light and shadow
artist bio
William Leighton Leitch was a Scottish landscape painter and etcher, known for his delicate watercolors and topographical views. He significantly influenced the development of watercolor painting in Britain during the 19th century, and served as art tutor to Queen Victoria for over 20 years.
what you'll learn
Studying Leitch's work allows students to understand the importance of accurate observation, perspective, and the use of light and shadow in creating atmospheric landscape paintings. Students can also learn about the Romantic movement's fascination with nature and historical architecture.
related: Thomas Girtin, John Constable
30 artworks
St. Goar um 1835, engraving by J.W. Archer after Leitch
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A Parkland View at Dusk
1879
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The City of Cologne, engraved by M.J. Starling after Leitch
1850
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Santa Maria della Salute, Venice
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Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini's Scala Regia in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican, drawing by Leitch, engraving by E. Challis
1835
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Castle Rushen, Castleton, Isle of Man, engraving by William Miller after Leitch
1845
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Boat scene at Milan, drawing by Leitch, engraving by T. Higham
1845
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A Windmill by a Country Road
1856
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Lake Como, Italy
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Mediterranean Scene
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A crisp morning, Kilchurn Castle
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A Sailing Boat on a River
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Interior of the Cathedral, Messina
1839
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Church of Santa Maria Del Carmine, Naples
1840
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Isola Bella from the Isola dei Pescatori, Lake Maggiore
1865
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The Pantheon in Rome, drawing by Leitch, engraving by W.B. Cooke
1835
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Palermo cathedral, drawing by Leitch, engraving by J.H. Le Keux
1840
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Balmoral castle, drawn by Leitch, engraved by J. Godfrey
1875
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Lake of Garda
1861
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The Bass Rock
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The Square of the Fountain, Adrianople (after Leitch)
1839
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View above the Capua, Southern Italy
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Peel Castle, Isle of Man, engraving by William Miller after Leitch
1845
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Moorland landscape (Tree Study)
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A River Landscape, possibly Near the Lago Maggiore
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A Ruined Castle on a Lake
1881
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Landscape
1867
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View on a North Italian Lake
1882
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Northumberland: Norham Castle
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Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
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