Boughton was born in England but grew up in Albany, New York. He began painting at an early age and was largely self-taught, In 186o, during a short period of study in Paris, he became friendly with James McNeill Whistler and they corresponded until the late 188os.

Boughton published a number of short stories and his book illustrations include designs for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poems. Vincent

Van Gogh, who lived in London 1873-75, was impressed by Boughton’s painting, Godspeed!

Pilgrims Setting Out for Canterbury and wrote about it to his brother, Theo. The painting is now part of the collection at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Provenance: On loan from a private collection

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: George Henry Boughton (1833-1905)
Date: Late 19th century

Image Details
Date: 6 March 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/28s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.