The Ethereal Visions of David West Born in the rugged coastal town of Lossiemouth, Moray, in 1868, David West emerged as a profound voice in the late Victorian landscape tradition. His life and art were deeply intertwined with the salt-sprayed air and dramatic vistas of Scotland, elements that would later become the heartbeat of his watercolor mastery. As the son of Captain James West of the Royal Navy, David’s early years were marked by a sense of maritime adventure and exploration. Before he ever picked up a brush to capture the Highlands, he traversed challenging seas alongside his father…