William Drummond Bone

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 NMC/0061
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1948
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1
  • Digital Content

Scope and Content

This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 23rd May 2014. Self portrait of Glasgow artist William Drummond Bone.

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

Estate of William Drummond Bone. Purchased at auction, Phillips, Glasgow, 26 February 1992 (lot 58).

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

oil on canvas, framed
Dimensions: 762 x 636 mm

Additional Information

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