{"title":"James Giles","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Giles (1801-1870) was a Scottish painter born in Glasgow and raised in Aberdeen. A prodigy, he started painting snuffbox lids at 13 and became an art instructor by 19. Giles excelled in capturing the essence of nature and landscape with style reminiscent of Turner. After traveling abroad to study and paint, Giles returned to Scotland, founding the Aberdeen Artists Society and becoming a founding member of the Royal Scottish Academy. His artwork, particularly his Highland landscapes and sporting subjects, imbues any setting with serenity and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1568\/8443\/collections\/james-giles-art.jpg?v=1722935303","url":"https:\/\/www.elephantstock.com\/collections\/james-giles-art.oembed","provider":"Elephant Stock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}