Portrait of man reading a book.
Figure drawing - male model
This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections
- Reference
- GB 1694 NMC/0668
- Dates of Creation
- 1928-1932
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1
- Digital Content
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
William Drummond Bone RWS ARSA, was a painter in oil and watercolours who attended the Glasgow School of Art from 1928-1931. He won a travelling scholarship which took him to Europe. Bone also taught at GSA between 1935 and 1972. His early interest in art was encouraged by his uncle Sir Muirhead Bone. He is perhaps best known for his wartime watercolours; he also painted landscapes in oil and figurative drawings. He exhibited regularly at The Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute.
Acquisition Information
Archibald Graham, 06.01.02.
Note
William Drummond Bone RWS ARSA, was a painter in oil and watercolours who attended the Glasgow School of Art from 1928-1931. He won a travelling scholarship which took him to Europe. Bone also taught at GSA between 1935 and 1972. His early interest in art was encouraged by his uncle Sir Muirhead Bone. He is perhaps best known for his wartime watercolours; he also painted landscapes in oil and figurative drawings. He exhibited regularly at The Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
pencil and ink on paper
Dimensions: 355 x 218 mm
Additional Information
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