William James Laidlay (1846 - 1912), "Standing up to the Gale", signed, inscribed on verso; and "The Calm After the Storm", signed, oil on canvas, a pair, 56 x 85cm (2). * Studied in Paris 1879 - 85 with Carolus Duran and Bouguereau. Exhibited at the Societe des Artists Francais in Paris 1880 - 1912 also at R.A, S.S, G.G and N.G. Laidlay was one of the strongest opponents of the Royal Academy. His pictures show French Impressionist style.