William Brassey Hole: Life & Art William Brassey Hole RSA (7 November 1846 – 22 October 1917) was a Scottish Victorian painter, illustrator, etcher, and engraver whose artistic vision captured the spirit of his time—particularly the burgeoning industrial landscape of Scotland alongside profound explorations of faith and history. He stands as a testament to the ability of an artist to synthesize meticulous observation with emotive storytelling. Early Life and Education William Brassey Hole’s formative years were shadowed by sorrow. His father, Richard Hole, a respected physician, succumbed t…