Jimmy Johnstone, 1944 - 2006. Footballer
About this artwork
As a child Jimmy Johnstone lived football, and he was soon noticed by Celtic, who first signed him as a ball boy aged 13. Known affectionately as ‘Wee Jinky’, under manager Jock Stein he entered Celtic’s first team, performing outstandingly on the right wing. He went on to win nine championships, four Scottish Cups and five League Cups with the side. Jinky was never far from the news, as proved by the famous incident at Largs in 1974, when he jumped into a leaking rowing boat without oars, and was pushed off into the darkness. Although an extremely talented player, his suspensions and injuries often made him unavailable for the Scottish side. His temperament also restricted his selection; he was once left out of the team because he had refused to act as a linesman during a practice game.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Mark I'Anson (born 1968) Scottish
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title:Jimmy Johnstone, 1944 - 2006. Footballer
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date created:2003
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materials:Mixed media on paper
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measurements:140.00 x 115.00 cm
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credit line:Commissioned 2003
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accession number:PG 3342
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Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson studied at Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, from 1988 to 92. Since then his work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions. His prefered medium is pencil, sometimes sparingly tinted with watercolour or acrylic. In 2003 he completed a major commission for the Scottish National Portrait...