A Fig Tree, Ravenna

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0814
  • Dates of Creation
    • Jul 1899
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1
  • Digital Content

Scope and Content

Plant study with hemlock seedhead. Ravenna coat of arms, top right.

Administrative / Biographical History

James Black Fulton (1875-1922) was born in Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Scotland, in 1875. He studied at Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland, from 1892-1898, where he was successful in competitions and as a brilliant draughtsman was awarded both the Tite Prize and the Soane Medallion. He was noted for his watercolours of Venice, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey, and is represented in Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums. Fulton worked as an architect in London and taught at LCC and in Brixton, London before returning to Glasgow School of Architecture, part of the Glasgow School of Art, as its Director in 1920. He died prematurely on 11 April 1922.

Acquisition Information

Estate of Hugh Ferguson, 01.02.05.

Note

James Black Fulton (1875-1922) was born in Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Scotland, in 1875. He studied at Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland, from 1892-1898, where he was successful in competitions and as a brilliant draughtsman was awarded both the Tite Prize and the Soane Medallion. He was noted for his watercolours of Venice, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey, and is represented in Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums. Fulton worked as an architect in London and taught at LCC and in Brixton, London before returning to Glasgow School of Architecture, part of the Glasgow School of Art, as its Director in 1920. He died prematurely on 11 April 1922.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

pencil on paper
Dimensions: 250 x 176 mm

Additional Information

Published

Geographical Names

Italy