William Strang (1859–1921) was a Scottish painter, etcher, and printmaker celebrated for his powerful draughtsmanship and expressive portraits. Born in Dumbarton, he studied at the the Slade School of Fine Art in London under Alphonse Legros, who strongly influenced his mastery of etching.
Strang first gained recognition for his detailed and atmospheric prints, later turning increasingly to painting and portraiture. He created striking likenesses of literary figures such as Thomas Hardy and Rudyard Kipling, combining technical precision with psychological depth.
Today, Strang is remembered as one of the most accomplished British printmakers and portrait artists of his generation. These powerful works showcase William Strang’s exceptional skill as both an etcher and portraitist, capturing the character and intensity of his subjects with lasting force.
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| A Belgian Peasant Girl |
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| Bacchante |
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| Bank Holiday |
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| Cynthia |
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| Dr Warre-Cornish, Vice-Provost of Eton College |
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| Dreams |
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| George Meredith |
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| Girl Reading the Storyteller |
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| Girl with a Fur Cape |
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| Girl with Fan |
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| Good Morning, Señor |
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| Italian Girl |
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| Lady with the Red Hat (Portrait of Vita Sackville-West) |
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| On Her Best Behaviour |
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| Panchita Zorolla |
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| Portrait of a Lady in Blue |
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| Portrait of a Lady |
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| Portrait of Sir George Frampton |
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| Self Portrait |
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| The Artist’s Daughter, Nancy, Three Quarter Length, Seated |
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| The Buffet |
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| The Feather Fan |
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| The Japanese Fan |
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| The Listener |
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| The Love Letter, (Portrait of Dora Labbette) |
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| The Mill Girl |
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| The Opera Cloak (Portrait of Nancy Strang and David or Ian Strang) |
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| The Red Cap |
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| The Straw Hat |
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| The White Rose |
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| Thomas Hardy |
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