Figure studies

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0090
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1920s-1940s
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1(14)
  • Digital Content

Scope and Content

Fourteen studies, mounted as one.

Administrative / Biographical History

Painter in oil of portraits and figure subjects and occasional landscapes. Studied under Greiffenhagen at Glasgow School of Art from which he graduated in 1923 before undertaking further studies in London until 1925. Runner-up in the Prix de Rome, 1926. Later became a tutor at Glasgow School of Art. During this time he held the taught Illustration (School of Design, Pictorial) 1927/28 - 1928/29; Drawing, painting & composition (D&P) 1929/30 - 1931/32; Drawing & Painting (Upper School) 1932/33 - 1933/34; Lecturer of principles of composition (Upper School) 1933/34. Amongst his students were David Donaldson and Joan Eardley. He is listed in the School's World War One Roll of Honour. If you have any more information, please get in touch.

Acquisition Information

William Drummond Bone. Purchased at auction, Phillips, Glasgow, 26 February 1992 (lot 22).

Note

Painter in oil of portraits and figure subjects and occasional landscapes. Studied under Greiffenhagen at Glasgow School of Art from which he graduated in 1923 before undertaking further studies in London until 1925. Runner-up in the Prix de Rome, 1926. Later became a tutor at Glasgow School of Art. During this time he held the taught Illustration (School of Design, Pictorial) 1927/28 - 1928/29; Drawing, painting & composition (D&P) 1929/30 - 1931/32; Drawing & Painting (Upper School) 1932/33 - 1933/34; Lecturer of principles of composition (Upper School) 1933/34. Amongst his students were David Donaldson and Joan Eardley. He is listed in the School's World War One Roll of Honour. If you have any more information, please get in touch.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Pencil and wash on paper
Dimensions: 1189 x 841 mm

Additional Information

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