Oliver Brown, 1902 - 1976. Founder member of the Scottish National Party
About this artwork
In addition to his profession as a scholar and linguist, Oliver Brown was a leading figure in the nationalist movement. He held meetings on street corners, in schools, universities and halls all over Scotland, advocating the nationalist cause. He distilled his beliefs with humour in the many books and pamphlets he wrote. On his death Billy Wolfe, Chairman of the SNP, offered the following tribute: ‘Oliver made many contributions, but his most fundamental one was to make us think. He helped to make us care for Scotland, and to be careful in how we expressed our care.’ This vibrant portrait is by Margaret Oliver Brown, the sitter’s wife. Brown only enjoyed a brief career because of the early onset of rheumatoid arthritis. This was one of the last paintings she completed.
Updated before 2020
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artist:Margaret Oliver Brown (1912 - 1990) Scottish
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title:Oliver Brown, 1902 - 1976. Founder member of the Scottish National Party
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date created:About 1940
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:60.00 x 40.00 cm; Framed: 64.40 x 46.40 x 4.50 cm
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credit line:Gifted by Una Ozga, 2013
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accession number:PG 3721
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Margaret Oliver Brown
Margaret Oliver Brown
Margaret Oliver Brown was a fashion illustrator, and commercial artist for local newspapers. Based in Glasgow, she attended classes at the Glasgow School of Art between 1927 and 1941. She worked as Advertising Manager of Arnotts department store from 1930 until her marriage to the teacher William...