Sir James (Jimmy) Shand, 1908 - 2000. Musician
About this artwork
A household name among lovers of popular Scottish music, Jimmy Shand began his working life at fourteen down a mine in his native Fife. In the late 1940s and 50s, with his chosen instrument, the accordian, he created the typical Scottish country dance band. Radio broadcasts and television appearances made Shand and his band internationally known. He was awarded the Golden Disc in 1978 and counted the Queen Mother and the Queen among his fans.
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artist:George Bruce (born 1930) Scottish
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title:Sir James (Jimmy) Shand, 1908 - 2000. Musician
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date created:1995
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:90.50 x 70.80 cm; Framed: 110.50 x 90.20 x 5.20 cm
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credit line:Presented by a Trust established by the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine 1996
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accession number:PG 3009
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
George Bruce
George Bruce
George J D Bruce trained at the Byam Shaw School of Drawing and Painting. A painter of portraits, landscapes and still life, he has undertaken private and public commissions worldwide amongst which are official portraits of the Archbishop of Canterbury and portraits of heads of industry and...
