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Harry Jefferson Barnes
Glasgow West End River Kelvin Townscape - Scottish 1950's landscape oil painting

Circa 1950

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About the Item

This superb Scottish Impressionist townscape oil painting is by noted Slade School trained artist Sir Harry Jefferson Barnes. Originally from Sheffield Barnes was very involved with the Glasgow art scene and became Director of the Glasgow School of Art until his retirement in 1980. Painted circa 1950, this composition is of the west end of Glasgow, looking across the river Kelvin from a high vantage point. In the foreground are vibrant trees and a grassy bank down to the river. The immediate buildings give way to a sea of grey roof tops and spires below a blustery sky. A really atmospheric painting that perfectly captures the feel of the West End of Glasgow and is an excellent example of Barnes' work. Signed and dated lower right. Provenance. The artist's estate. Bourlet label verso. Condition. Oil on canvas, 40 inches by 30 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed In a gallery frame, 47 inches by 37 inches framed and in good condition. Harry Jefferson Barnes (1915-1982) was a painted in oils of landscapes and townscapes. He grew up in Sheffield where his father was a professor at the University. He was educated at Repton School and went on to study at the Slade under Randolph Schwabe. Barnes was influential in setting up the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, of which he was Chairman for many years. He had been appointed CBE in 1971 and was knighted in 1980. Barnes had a personal and professional friendship with Randolph Schwabe, whom he studied under at the Slade, and who recommended him for the post of Assistant Master in Painting and Drawing at Glasgow School of Art. He married Schwabe's daughter Alice in 1941. Barnes retired from his post as Director of the Glasgow School of Art in 1980 to his home in Argyll. He died on 31 May 1982.
  • Creator:
    Harry Jefferson Barnes (1915 - 1982, British)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853113343422

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