Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
School |
Inverclyde |
Catalogue Number |
2007.138.39 |
Creator |
Niven, William (1890-1947) |
Role |
Artist |
Title |
Sir Robert Bruce (1871-1955), journalist and editor of The Glasgow Herald |
Date |
c 1935-1936 |
Object Name |
Lithograph |
Description |
Lithograph cartoon after a watercolour by William Niven (1890 Greenock - 1947 Greenock). Undated. The subject is Sir Robert Bruce (1871-1955), journalist and editor of The Glasgow Herald. Signed at the lower right 'Scoticus'. Originally published in 'The Scottish Field" in August 1936. The name 'Scoticus' was used by William Niven for his work as a cartoonist for The Scottish Field, the series of cartoons being known as 'Potted Scots', featuring well known Scottish figures of the day. This work was published as No.23 in the series. |
Dimensions |
H-23.3 W-14.8 cm |
Material |
Paper/Ink |
Medium |
Lithograph print on paper |
Technique |
Lithography |
Signature Location |
Lower right |
Signed Name |
Scoticus |
Acquisition |
Purchase 1993 |
People |
Sir Robert Bruce (1871-1955), journalist and editor of The Glasgow Herald Niven, William, 1890-1947, artist |
Search Terms |
The Scottish Field, magazine |