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Art, Design and Architecture collection

  • NMC
  • Collection
  • 13th century to early 21st century

Artworks, design pieces and architectural designs related to Glasgow School of Art staff and students.

Items include

  • oil paintings
  • ilk screen prints
  • lithograph prints
  • prints
  • photographs
  • sketches
  • sketch books
  • drawings
  • watercolours
  • collage
  • metalwork, sculpture and ceramics.

Almost all works are by former students and staff or figures related to the history of The Glasgow School of Art. The earliest pieces date from the 16th century and later examples have been purchased from recent Degree Shows. The work is in a variety of media and includes drawings, paintings, prints, sketchbooks, furniture and sculpture. Artists represented include many key figures and the most influential and successful students.

There are also several works from former tutors including Neil Dallas Brown, David Donaldson and Fred Selby, alongside contemporary works by students, donated or purchased at degree show. Key works include those by: Maurice Greiffenhagen, Francis Newbery, John Quinton Pringle, Benno Schotz, Ian Fleming and James D Robertson. Suites of note include large collections of Joan Eardley sketches and paintings, Joan Palmer prints, and architectural drawings by Eugene Bourdon.

*Not available / given

Armchair cover

Rectangular yellow armchair cover. Thought to be by Ann Macbeth. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

*Not available / given

Velvet collar

Embroidered dark fawn silk and velvet collar. There are several reasons for the attribution to Jessie Newbery: the very fine quality of the fabrics used; the method of construction; the quality of the stitching; the colours used; the simplicity of the design which complements the shape of the collar so effectively and the use of silver metal clasps.

Newbery, Jessie Wylie

Les Oiseaux

Pair of embroidered birds with flowers in symmetrical design on green and white fabric pink, white, blue, green and burgundy threadwork.

Mackie, Mary

Tea cosy

This padded and lined tea cosy was made by a Miss Robertson and features an intricate butterfly and leaf design with embroidery, applique and beadwork.

Robertson, Miss

Woven length

This length was created (as part of NMC/1579-1581) by Isobel Stirling for her Diploma Show in 1948 and produced under the supervision of Agnes McCreadie. In brown, burgundy and blue.

Smyth, Isobel

Diploma show piece

Transparent organdie shadow work panel for a dress salon. Design features a dressmaker's dummy and vase with flowers. Previously displayed in a glass and wooden frame. Designed to be hung against a window.

Pollok, Meg

Broken Diamonds

Framed embroidery of geometric design with orange, pink, purple, blue, and green thread on a purple background. Back of frame has label from "The Present Gallery, 16 Broomgate, Lanark", stating artist "Margaret McFarlane" and title of work "Broken Diamonds".

McFarlane, Margaret

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