Raeburn

** "Raeburn" by J. L. (James Lewis) Caw is a detailed story of the life and art of Sir Henry Raeburn, a famous Scottish painter from 1756 to 1823. The story looks at how Raeburn grew as an artist, focusing on his special way of painting portraits and how he helped make Scottish art well-known. It tells how Raeburn became a top painter, starting from a simple background, and talks about his trips to Italy where he improved his skills. Caw points out Raeburn's talent for showing personality in his paintings and his unique way of using paint to make people seem alive. The book also talks about tough times Raeburn faced, like money problems later in his life, and celebrates his achievements, such as becoming a member of the Royal Academy and being knighted. This account remembers Raeburn's skills and shows what Scottish portrait painting was like in the late 1700s and early 1800s. **