Sir Robert (Robin) James Philipson RA PPRSA FRSE RSW (Robin Philipson) was a seminal figure in the history of 20th-century Scottish painting. His influence was tangible on his peers and students alike, both through the dissemination of his very individual style and the encouragement he gave his many pupils. Philipson studied at Edinburgh College of Art from 1936 to 1940 and joined the staff in 1947. During the Second World War, he served in India and Burma with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. His early subjects were mainly landscapes, still lifes and interiors, which showed a debt to Oskar Kokoshka whose work Philipson had studied in depth. He was also close to Sir William George Gillies and John Maxwell, who were co-members of a group known as the Edinburgh School, which also included Anne Redpath and William MacTaggart. In the 1950s, Philipson was influenced by American Abstract Expressionism. It was at this time that he worked on his famous cockfighting series. He had his first solo show at Aitken Dott & Son (The Scottish Gallery) in 1954. Like many Scottish artists of his generation, Philipson was well-known for his bold colors, heavy impasto and his free use of paint, yet, he always retained a precise figurative element within his work. In 1960, Philipson visited Amiens Cathedral in Northern France. Gothic architecture, combined with stained-glass windows, provided the source for a number of paintings of church interiors and crucifixions during this period. Philipson was a hugely popular figure within the Scottish and English art worlds and was elected an Honorary Royal Academician. His work has featured in several important and influential shows, including "Seven Scottish Painters” at the IBM Gallery of Art and Science in New York. He was knighted for his services to the arts in Scotland. Philipson was President of the Royal Scottish Academy from 1973 to 1983.
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Women Observed - Scottish art Edinburgh Expressionist artist nude oil painting
By Robin Philipson
Located in Hagley, England
A superb oil on panel nude portrait by the noted Scottish artist Sir Robin Philipson PRSA. A fabulous painting painted circa 1970, the composition three women in various states of un...
Oil
$1,495
H 46 in W 37 in D 2 in
Vintage American Impressionist Large Nude Woman Interior Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist nude woman portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. ...
Oil, Canvas
$995
H 18 in W 21 in D 2 in
American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school impressionist nude interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall...
Oil, Canvas
$358
H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 0.08 in
Fantasy with Flowers 263: Mixed Media Painting on Paper, 59x42cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured raw emotion with delicate lines and soft colors, capturing a fleeting moment of intimacy and connection. The blending of acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and pen ...
Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$995
H 18 in W 21 in D 2 in
American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school impressionist nude interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall...
Oil, Canvas
$995
H 18 in W 21 in D 2 in
American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school impressionist nude interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall...
Oil, Canvas
$995
H 18 in W 21 in D 2 in
American School Signed Framed Nude Woman Portrait Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school impressionist nude interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 18 by 21 inches overall...
Oil, Canvas
$6,500
H 28 in W 22 in
Meditation, Oil, Figurative, Nude, Impressionist, Early 20th Century
By Henry R. Rittenberg
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Henry R. Rittenberg, a native of Libau, Latvia, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and continued to live and work in Philadelphia and New York for the majority of his ca...
Oil, Canvas
$465
H 16.54 in W 23.23 in D 0.08 in
Fantasy with Flowers 258: Mixed Media Painting on Paper, 59x42cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture a quiet moment of connection and resilience between two souls seated before their humble home. Using delicate lines and subtle washes of color, I c...
Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil
$429
H 16.54 in W 23.23 in D 0.08 in
Fantasy with Flowers 255: Mixed Media Painting on Paper, 59x42cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured vibrant energy through flowing lines and warm hues, blending expressionism and pop art to symbolize life’s dynamic rhythms. Using acrylic, pastel, watercolor,...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor
$3,700
H 24.5 in W 18.5 in
"Bathroom Window" (2024) By Quang Ho, Original Oil Nude Portrait Painting
By Quang Ho
Located in Denver, CO
Quang Ho's "Bathroom Window" (2024) is a beautiful impressionist nude portrait of a woman drying off in the bathroom, with sunlight shining dimly through a window behind her. About...
Oil
$8,358
H 17.52 in W 21.26 in D 3.15 in
'Female Nude Behind Blue Curtains' by Henri Joseph Thomas (1878 – 1972)
Located in Knokke, BE
Henri Joseph Thomas 1878 – Brussels – 1972 Belgian Painter 'Female Nude Behind Blue Curtains' Signature: signed lower right 'Henry Thomas' Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: image si...
Panel, Oil
$275,000
H 30 in W 40 in
Studio Interior - Interior Oil on Canvas Painting with Figure, 1918
By Joseph Kleitsch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Joseph Kleitsch’s Studio Interior (1918) is a compelling early work that reflects the artist’s academic-realist foundation and marks a pivotal moment just before his relocation from ...
Oil, Canvas
Blue Totem - Scottish exhibited 1960's Abstract art
By Robin Philipson
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning much exhibited Scottish Abstract painting is by noted seminal artist Robin Philipson. It was painted circa 1963 in gouache and mixed media. The palette is one of vibran...
Mixed Media, Gouache