The Quiet Legacy of a Scottish Master In the annals of eighteenth-century Scottish art, few names evoke as much quiet mystery and understated brilliance as William Cochran. Born in the small, historic town of Strathaven on December 12, 1738, Cochran emerged from a lineage rooted in South Lanarkshire, the son of John Cochran. His journey from the rugged landscapes of Scotland to the sun-drenched studios of Italy represents the classic…