The Visionary Landscapes of Sir David Murray Born in the industrious heart of Glasgow in 1849, Sir David Murray emerged as a luminous figure in the landscape of British art during the Victorian era. While many of his contemporaries sought prestige through grand historical narratives or the rigid formality of portraiture, Murray turned his gaze toward the untamed and sublime beauty of the natural world. His life was a testament to the transformative power of artistic devotion; the son of a shoemaker, he spent his early years working for mercantile firms, yet his spirit remained tethered to th…