Sir William Fettes Douglas PRSA 1822-1891
William Fettes Douglas had little formal training as an artist, having initially worked at the Commercial Bank, Edinburgh. He took some classes at both the Trustees Academy and the Royal Academy Schools, however, and also travelled with Alexander Fraser. Douglas's paintings reflected his interest in historical and literary themes, showing pre-raphaelite influences, and included antiquarian objects, of which he was a collector. His travels in Europe and Italy in the 1860s also influenced his work.
Douglas was a curator of the National Gallery of Scotland for five years before becoming president of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1882. He was knighted in the same year.
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Fine Shadings
250 Years of Painting in Scotland 1 Feb - 16 Mar 2024The definition of Scottish Art is wide and draws in artworks and artists with many kinds of association with Scotland. The pictures in this show illustrate not just topography, for...Read more -
Portrait Mode
1 Jun - 29 Jul 2023To mark the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery this June, we're joining their celebration of all things portraiture in Portrait Mode. Galleries across the UK will be supporting the...Read more -
Scottish Painting
1650-1950 15 Nov - 23 Dec 20191650 to 1950 was a presentation of three centuries of Scottish Painting, from 17 th century works by William Gouw Ferguson through still life, landscape painting and portraiture to the...Read more -
Muse
26 May - 17 Jun 2017A small exhibition, Muse, drew together a select group of works that reflect the source of artistic inspiration be it an individual, a character from literature or a group. Central...Read more
