Lot 14
EDWARD GAGE R.S.W. (SCOTTISH 1925-2000) §
MASQUE, GUINEVERE AS FLORA, 1986
Contemporary & Post-War Art | Prints & Multiples | 653
Auction: Contemporary & Post-War Art | Prints & Multiples
Description
Signed and dated '86 lower right, watercolour and gouache
Dimensions
91cm x 63cm (35.75in x 24.75in)
Footnote
Note:
Edward Gage was born in Gullane, East Lothian, and studied at Edinburgh College of Art. He had a varied and distinguished career as a painter, illustrator, stage designer, writer and teacher. He taught at Fettes College, Napier College of Science and Technology and at Edinburgh College of Art. He was art critic of ‘The Scotsman’ from 1966-95, and provided illustrations for a number of publications including ‘The Radio Times’. He was president of the Scottish Society of Artists from 1960-4 and in 1992 he was made an MBE for services to Scottish art.