Early Life and Artistic Beginnings William Millar, born in 1839 and passing in 1913, remains a compelling figure within the landscape of Scottish portraiture. While biographical details surrounding his early life are somewhat scarce, it is understood that he developed a keen eye for capturing character and likeness from a young age. He wasn’t merely replicating features; Millar sought to imbue his subjects with a sense of their inner lives, a quality that would become the hallmark of his work. The artistic climate of 19th-century Scotland provided fertile ground for portraitists, as burgeoni…