{"product_id":"scottish-art-sir-robin-philipson-study-of-ram-pen-ink-signed","title":"Scottish Art. Sir Robin Philipson (1916 - 1992)  Large Study of a Ram. Pen and ink \u0026 wash on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare, large pen and ink study by the celebrated Scottish artist, Sir Robin Philipson, and is stylistically reminiscent of studies of bulls made in the 1960s by Picasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is drawn in pen, ink and wash on a large sheet of paper, and is framed ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage size: 38 x 49 cm. Frame size: 58.5 x 69 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Philipson was a seminal figure in the history of twentieth-century Scottish painting. He was born in Broughton-in-Furness and moved to Scotland with his family when he was 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was schooled at Dumfries Academy and then studied at Edinburgh College of Art from 1936 to 1940. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilipson became a lecturer at the College of Art in 1947, later taking the post of Head of the Drawing and Painting Department from 1960 to 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis early work was mainly of landscapes, still lifes, and interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was strongly influenced by William Gillies and John Maxwell, with whom, amongst others, he shared membership of the group known as The Edinburgh School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilipson was well-known for his bold use of colour and his liberal use of heavy impasto in his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was appointed as President of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1973, a position he held until 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also received many honours during his career, including a knighthood in 1976 for his services to art in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large drawing is sold as framed. It will be sent to you with Parcelforce24. It will be carefully packed and sent with a tracked and fully insured service. This will be applied to your order at the checkout. There is also a free delivery service in a Edinburgh area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31616834732096,"sku":"MUSSELBURGH","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-art-sir-robin-philipson-1916-1992-large-study-of-a-ram-pen-and-ink-wash-on-paper-british-842.webp?v=1790414226","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-art-sir-robin-philipson-study-of-ram-pen-ink-signed","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}