Sir Robin Philipson
Woman in Ecstasy
About this artwork
As the 1950s progressed Philipson became increasingly ambitious in his choice of subject matter and in the scale and technical execution of his paintings. 'Woman in Ecstasy' represents a bold departure from his previous figure compositions. Its slashing brushwork may have been influenced by the work of the Dutch-American abstract painter Willem de Kooning.
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artist:Sir Robin Philipson (1916 - 1992) Scottish
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title:Woman in Ecstasy
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date created:About 1955
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:Framed: 192.30 x 111.20 x 4.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1994
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accession number:GMA 3765
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Sir Robin Philipson
Sir Robin Philipson
Born in Cumbria, Philipson moved to Scotland with his family when he was fourteen. He studied at Edinburgh College of Art, where he joined the teaching staff in 1947 and taught until his retirement in 1982. His early work - mainly landscapes, still lifes and interiors - was strongly influenced by...
