Jack Knox RSA RSW 1936-2015
Overview
Beach tent, North Sea, exhibited 2017 - SOLD
Jack Knox was born in Kirkintilloch and studied Painting at Glasgow School of Art. He received a postgraduate travelling scholarship to Paris, where worked with the Atelier of Andre Lhotte.
In 1965 he was appointed a lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and later became Head of Painting at Glasgow School of Art in 1981.
Works
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Jack Knox RSA RSWAsparagus, 1975signed and dated '75conté on paper7 x 6 in
17.8 x 15.2 cm -
Jack Knox RSA RSWCornish Window, 1974signed and dated '74graphite23 1/2 x 16 inches
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Jack Knox RSA RSWPears, 1970signed 'John Knox', titled and dated 'Pears, 1970' versooil on canvas37 x 38 in
94 x 96.5 cm -
Jack Knox RSA RSWApple and Artichokestitledconté on paper6 x 8 1/2 inches
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Jack Knox RSA RSWGlass Beakerssigned; signed and titled on artist's label versopencil5 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches
Exhibitions
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Disegno
17th to 20th century drawings by Scottish artists 10 Jun - 24 Jul 2021 EdinburghThe Fine Art Society in Edinburgh presents Disegno, an exhibition of drawings by Scottish artists from the 17th through 20th centuries. Draughtsmanship and linework are at the forefront of this...Read more -
New Works
6 - 29 May 2021 EdinburghThe Fine Art Society presents an exhibition of newly acquired work from 19th and 20th century Scottish artists, including: Patrick William Adam, Cosmo Alexander, Phyllis Bone, Sam Bough, John Boyd,...Read more -
Modern
18 Feb - 27 Mar 2021 Edinburgh20th century Scottish works of art, including Barbara Balmer, Robert Henderson Blyth, John Boyd, John Byrne, FCB Cadell, Ian Fleming, William Gillies, Jack Knox, William McCance, and John McLean.Read more -
Christmas
at The Fine Art Society 4 - 23 Dec 2020 EdinburghRead more -
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Modern Scottish Pictures 1 - 19 Sep 2020 EdinburghCelebrating the variety of 20th century Scottish Art, this selection of works captures modern perspectives of Scottish identity. In the face of global societal and technological change, the artists’ focus...Read more -
A History in Small Pictures
31 Jul - 29 Aug 2020 EdinburghA survey of Scottish art over three centuries. Diminutive paintings by, amongst others, John Clerk of Eldin, Sir David Wilkie, Alexander Nasmyth, Sir Henry Raeburn, Sam Bough, John MacWhirter, E...Read more -
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Scottish Painting 1950-1980 19 Mar - 25 Apr 2020 EdinburghThe decades following WW2 saw artists take new forms of artistic expression. The order and rationalism that had preceded was rejected. Painting became more gestural and instinctive; this was achieved...Read more -
Modern Paintings 1940-1985
24 Nov - 23 Dec 2017Modern Scottish Paintings 1940-1985, was exhibition of works created by Scottish artists in a period that emphasised individualism and rebellion against perceived safety and mundanity in the art that preceded...Read more
