Robert Henderson Blyth

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Robert Henderson Blyth Robert Henderson Blyth, 1919 - 1970. (Self-portrait as soldier in trenches). Sub-titled 'Existence Precarious' 1946 © Estate of Robert Henderson Blyth

Biography

Born 1919
Died 1970
Nationality Scottish
Birth place Glasgow
Death place Aberdeen

A native of Glasgow, Blythe attended the city's School of Art from 1934 to 39. Dissatisfied with the teaching methods current at the school, he was happier at Hospitalfield, Arbroath, where he studied under James Cowie. During the Second World War, Blythe served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, continuing to paint as he moved through the desolation of Europe. In 1946 he took up a teaching post at Edinburgh College of Art, followed by an appointment at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen in 1954.

Artworks

Robert Henderson Blyth, 1919 - 1970. (Self-portrait as soldier in trenches). Sub-titled 'Existence Precarious' 1946
The Washing at the Window 1947
Farm on the Hill About 1962
Don't Rev Dated 1943
Troops on Manoeuvres in the Scottish Highlands Dated 1943
War Landscape Dated 1945
Man and the Elements: Mountain Troops Erecting a Bell Tent Dated 1943
Mountain Troops being Briefed before Assault Dated 1944
Robert Henderson Blyth, 1919 - 1970. Artist (Self-portrait) Unknown
Holland Dated 1945