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Biography

William Stott of Oldham, born on October 20, 1857, was a British painter associated with the Newlyn School and known for his contributions to the plein air and Impressionist movements in late 19th-century Britain. Stott's works, characterized by their luminosity and vibrant use of color, reflect his fascination with capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in outdoor settings.

Stott began his artistic training at the Manchester School of Art before studying in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Académie Julian. Influenced by French Impressionist painters like Jules Bastien-Lepage and Jules Breton, he adopted their techniques and developed a style that embraced plein air painting, capturing scenes directly from nature.

One of Stott's most celebrated works is "Le Passeur" (The Ferryman), which he exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1882. The painting showcases his mastery of color and light, with the sun-drenched landscape and the figure of the ferryman beautifully rendered in an Impressionist style. "Le Passeur" earned Stott critical acclaim and established his reputation as a talented painter.

In 1883, Stott's painting "La Ramasseuse d'Épaves" (The Beachcomber) won a gold medal at the Paris Salon, further solidifying his standing in the art world. This painting features a female figure on the shore, collecting wreckage, and exemplifies Stott's ability to infuse ordinary scenes with a poetic and atmospheric quality.

In addition to his success in France, Stott was also associated with the Newlyn School, a group of artists based in the Cornish village of Newlyn who focused on realist and naturalist depictions of rural life. Stott's connection to both French and English artistic circles contributed to the cross-pollination of ideas between the two.

Tragically, Stott's promising career was cut short when he died at the age of 29 in 1900. Despite his relatively brief artistic career, Stott's influence on the British art scene was significant. His commitment to capturing the immediacy of the natural world and his adept use of color left an indelible mark on the development of British Impressionism and plein air painting. Today, his works are admired for their beauty and the timeless quality of their evocative scenes.