{"product_id":"scottish-art-rare-screenprint-by-bel-cowie-entitled-enclosed-signed-and-dated-may-75-rare-copy-1","title":"SCOTTISH ART: Rare Screenprint by Bel Cowie Entitled \"Enclosed\".  Signed and dated May '75. RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare early still-life screenprint by the Scottish artist, Bel Cowie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is entitled \"Enclosed\", and is signed and dated May 1975.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title is probably a play on words - the little floral canes in the paperweight are enclosed in a clear glass dome - and the bouquet of flowers is also enclosed in a large antique Victorian glass dome -that was used to keep dust off items on display in a sitting room. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist has used a selection of browns and rust coloured shades - with touches of pales blues and dirty pinks - all shades very popular in interiors in the mid-1970s. Colours which often appeared in Biba posters from this time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark tones were quite difficult to photograph and the glass had a tendency to be rather reflective - so please note that there are no white marks etc on the screenprint - these are probably reflections from the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenprint is a signed artist's proof and probably a trial impression for a very small limited edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is numbered bottom left: A\/P, with the title in the centre and to the right - is the artist's signature, all as photographed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: The image size is 53  x 41 cm. The frame size is 68 x 55 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBel Cowie was born in 1943 in Dundee. She was a painter in oil but is probably best known for her screenprints. Cowie trained at Gray's School of Art and Ceramische Fachschule, Berne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work often reveals her fascination with Japanese prints and weaving designs. There is always a gentle delicacy in her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBel Cowie exhibited regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh between 1974 and 1982. Examples of her work are in the Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe died suddenly in tragic circumstances in 1983 at the early age of 40. Works by her are now very hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - it is in excellent condition with no condition problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis most attractive work by Cowie is being sold framed. The mount and frame appear to be the original vintage 1970s ones. The mount is a chocolate brown shade and it picks out some of the colours used in the screenprint - and the frame surround is a thick plain black wood - which goes with the dark tones in the print's background. It is nice and clean and all ready to just hang on your wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framed print will be sent to you with Parcelforce24 - signed and recorded post. I will cap postage at £14.95 and this will be applied to your order at the checkout stage. There is FREE local delivery in the Edinburgh area.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56126188061051,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH INSIDE RHS","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-art-rare-screenprint-by-bel-cowie-entitled-enclosed-signed-and-dated-may-75-british-prints-591.webp?v=1781331702","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-art-rare-screenprint-by-bel-cowie-entitled-enclosed-signed-and-dated-may-75-rare-copy-1","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}