Worn Out by Thomas Faed

Thomas Faed RSA (United Kingdom, 1826-1900) Oil on Canvas 19 x 26 in.  Thomas Faed RSA (1826–1900) was a celebrated Scottish painter renowned for his contributions to Scottish art, often compared to the cultural impact of Robert Burns on Scottish song. Born on June 8, 1826, at Barlay Mill in Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire, Thomas Faed hailed from a family deeply embedded in the arts, being the brother of notable artists James Faed, John Faed, and Susan Faed.Faed received his artistic education at the School of Design in Edinburgh, where he honed his skills before being elected as an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1849. His talent and dedication to his craft were quickly recognized, leading him to London in 1852. There, he continued to excel, becoming an associate of the Royal Academy in 1861 and eventually an academician in 1864. Faed retired from his illustrious career in 1893 after leaving an indelible mark on the art world.Throughout his career, Faed garnered muc