Robert Inerarity Herdman (1829–1888): A Victorian Visionary Embracing Celtic Revival Robert Inerarity Herdman RSA RSW (17 September 1829 – 10 January 1888) was a Scottish artist who achieved considerable renown during the Victorian era, primarily recognized for his captivating portraits and evocative depictions of rural landscapes infused with Celtic influences. Born in Rattray near Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Herdman’s artistic journey began with studies at St Andrews University before he decisively pursued painting as his vocation, establishing himself in Edinburgh in 1847 under the tutelage…