George Houston (1869-1947)

Artist Name George Houston (1869-1947)
Title Winter in Lynn Glen
Description
An original  large oil painting on canvas by George Houston RSA. This painting depicts a snowy Winter in Lynn Glen. Painted in an Impressionistic palette around 1906 it is a stunning example of his work from the Edwardian period. The colours and forms are particularly appealing.
 
Signed lower right George Houston.
Provenance Provenance.  Scottish collection. Mrs Ferguson. T Annan and Sons Gallery Glasgow.
Medium Oil on Canvas
Size 36 x 28 inches
Frame Housed in a fine gallery frame which compliments the picture 42 inches by 35 inches.
Condition Excellent condition
Biography George Houston RSA (1869-1957) was born at West Lynn, Dalry, Ayrshire. He lived most of his life around Ayrshire, Edinburgh and Argyll, although he was widely travelled for his time, visiting Japan in 1911. He is best known for his consistently high technical skill, capturing the atmosphere and changing climate and seasons of his favourite Argyll and Ayrshire. He painted mainly in oil and watercolour but also produced etchings. Member of The London Society of 25. Elected Associate Royal Scottish academy 1900. RSW 1908, Royal Institute 1920 and Royal Scottish Academy 1925. Exhibited in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe and the USA. Represented in Glasgow Art Gallery (9) and other Scottish galleries.
Royal Academy - 3, Royal Scottish Academy - 70, Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours - 11, Glasgow Institute - 122, Walker Gallery Liverpool - 16.
Price SOLD
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