William Strang
William York Macgregor, 1855 - 1923. Artist
About this artwork
Both the sitter and artist studied at the Slade School of Art in London. Macgregor became one of the leading figures of the Glasgow Boys who, although influenced by the French Impressionists, gave their work an unmistakable Scottish flavour. Strang earned himself a reputation as one of the most innovative printmakers of his day. He was a superb draughtsman, as can be seen from this delicate portrait drawing.
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artist:William Strang (1859 - 1921) Scottish
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title:William York Macgregor, 1855 - 1923. Artist
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date created:1904
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materials:Chalk on paper
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measurements:38.70 x 30.80 cm
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credit line:Presented by Mrs William York MacGregor 1931
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accession number:PG 1159
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William Strang
William Strang
Born in Dumbarton, William Strang was briefly a clerk in the family shipbuilding firm before he entered the Slade School of Art in London in 1876. At the Slade he was deeply influenced by the teaching of Alphonse Legros, particularly the etching class which Legros instituted in 1877. The subject...