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Female portrait

NMC/0197A
Item
1958

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Laurie, John

'Field Marshall Death' from the songs and dances of death

NMC/1021
Item
1960

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Image of grim reaper riding a horse. This was one of a set of prints/ illustrations made for Mussorgsky's song cycle "Songs & Dances of Death" for a solo exhibition in the former Blythswood Gallery in Blythswood Square, Glasgow, which was opened by Emilio Coia in 1960. Among those who bought the prints were George Singleton ("Mr. Cosmo"), Emilio Coia and Jack Coia the architect.

Anderson, Charles

Figurative painted design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Figurative brush strokes in pink acrylic paint, outlined in black acrylic on a red ink background. Abstract marks in oil pastel. Work on paper and backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative reflief print

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract figurative relief printed block, printed in black ink on paper to produce a block like pattern. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Abstract female forms monoprinted onto light coloured paper and adhered to pink paper to create a collage effect. Charcoal is used to draw lines in the background, with strips of cream coloured paper also collaged to the surface. Backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Two painted figures in ink and gouache mounted onto white card. Design one shows an abstract face painted in coloured inks and white gouache. Design two shows an abstract face painted in black ink and purple, blue and cream gouache.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation took place in 2018. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Taylor, Fraser

Figurative textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Female figure outline drawn in glue and mono-printed over in black ink. Background painted in cream, pink and blue. Backed on white card.

Some of this material was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Paper conservation took place in 2018. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Taylor, Fraser

Figure study

NMC/0200
Item
1958

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Seated figure reading.

Laurie, John

Figures in three sections

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Multiple processes, cotton with painted figures in blue, white and orange. This item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. Textile conservation was completed in 2019.

Taylor, Fraser

Fishing boats

NMC/0230MM
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Study of various fishing boats. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

Floral pattern placemat

DC 068/7/3/7
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Printed placemat with repeating geometric floral pattern in blue and white.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Floral textile design

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Ink is applied in washes to the surface of the paper, blue opaque gouache renders the background leaving floral shapes to reveal the ink underneath. Black acrylic is used to outline the organic shapes and loosely create a checked pattern in the background. Paper backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser

Flower basket apron

DC 068/7/1/24
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Apron featuring flower basket and butterflies surrounded by other large flowers. Printed in shades of green and blue on cream-coloured background.

Chalmers, Sylvia

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a saviour which is Christ the Lord

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Purple and green design with buildings.

Huntly, Gordon F

Fort St. George

NMC/0179
Item
1794

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Fort St. George on the Coromandel Coast, belonging to the East India company of England. Published by Laurie Whittle 1794.

Van Ryne, Jan

Four river/country views

NMC/0230QQ
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Four studies; three of cottages, one of river with cathedral in background. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

Galleon ship

NMC/1285
Item
1909

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Miller, Archibald E Haswell

George Square, Glasgow

NMC/0193
Item
c1900s-1930s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Maxwell, Tom

Getting in a Flap

NMC/0632
Item
1999-2000

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

"An attempt at dental flossing".

Esson, Michael

Glasgow School of Art from Muirhead Moffat's Shop

NMC/0742
Item
1920-1921

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

View of the Mackintosh building (south-west facade), seen from Sauchiehall Street. Cinema in foreground.

Scott, Isobel Maclagan

Glasgow School of Art presents a Christmas Ball

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Flyer for ball showing figure playing instruments. Shows use of mechanical tints. Possibly by John B Fleming (often known as Jack Fleming).

*Not available / given

Glasgow Toile fabric sample

NMC/1634
Item
c2000s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Timorous Beasties

Gordon Huntly / Graphics

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Cutting from invite to private view of Gordon Huntly exhibition.

*Not available / given

Govan Cross

NMC/1691
Item
c1962-1963

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Glasgow street scene.

Goodhall, John

Green placemat

DC 068/7/3/2
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Green placemat with white fringed edges featuring a geometric design and labelled "Tuar Fabrics.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Greeting card

NMC/1873D
Item
1985

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Greeting card sent to library staff, Christmas 1985. Monochrome geometric skull design with four plastic enamel additions suggesting eyes.

Mitchell, Charles

Greeting card

NMC/1873A
Item
1988

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

New Year card, Finlaystone Estate 1988, with monochrome emblem design superimposed on geometric and maze designs in coloured inks.

Mitchell, Charles

Greeting card

NMC/0226B
Item
c1950s-1970s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Male figure holding a glass to a candle. Possibly by A. Sauer.

*Not available / given

Greeting card

NMC/1873B
Item
1987

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

New Year greeting card with skull emblem and spade motifs on a geometric background design with plastic enamel additions.

Mitchell, Charles

Greeting card

NMC/1873C
Item
1987

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

New Year greeting card with skull emblem and spade motifs on a geometric background design.

Mitchell, Charles

Greeting card

NMC/0226A
Item
c1950s-1970s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Male figure examining model boats. Possibly by A. Sauer.

*Not available / given

Greetings and good health ... Ad infinitum

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Design with Toby jugs.

Huntly, Gordon F

GSA Diploma Awarded for Drawing and Painting

NMC/0909
Item
1912

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

GSA Diploma certificate awarded to Isabel Stewart for Drawing and Painting and featuring various figures including St Mungo.

Mainds, Allan Douglass

GSA Diploma Copper Etching Plate

NMC/0457
Item
c1910

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Copper etching plate for Glasgow School of Art diploma.

Mainds, Allan Douglass

Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire

NMC/0230ZZ
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Study of farm buildings with church tower in background. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

"Happy Birthday" apron

DC 068/7/1/13
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, orange, brown, and green on a red background.

Chalmers, Sylvia

"Happy Birthday" apron

DC 068/7/1/14
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Child's apron featuring a number of different animals gathered around a birthday cake with "Happy Birthday" written across it. Printed in yellow, white, green, and grey on a blue background.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Harrods apron

DC 068/7/1/1
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Harrods apron in green and yellow with brown straps. Large 'H' motif in centre. Printed and produced by Tuar Fabrics in Scotland.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Harrods 'Cooks Way' apron

DC 068/7/1/8
Item
c1953-1990

Part of Papers and textiles of Sylvia Chalmers

Harrods "cooks way" apron in red with white straps.

Chalmers, Sylvia

Harvesting

NMC/0230OO
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Two studies of farm workers at harvest time. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

Hastings fishing boats

NMC/0230DDD
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Studies of various Hastings fishing boats. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

Have a happy Christmas

Part of Papers of Conrad McKenna, student and staff member at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland

Albion printing press. Message inside.

Sumsion, Peter

Hazy Morning and Mid day

NMC/0230C
Item
1840

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Fishermen and labourers with wagons. From "A Treatise on Landscape Painting and Effect in Watercolours: from the first rudiments to the finished picture: with examples in Outline, Effect, and Colouring", first published in London by S & J Fuller in 1814, republished in 1840.

Cox, David

Headwear for Politicians

NMC/1046
Item
2007

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Black and white etching.

Sander, Thomas Edward

Hengler's Circus, Glasgow

NMC/0985
Item
1920s

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Uncut lino block showing Hengler's Circus, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, as viewed from The Glasgow School of Art.

Harris, Margaret Helena

Horned figure

NMC/0172B
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Possibly by "Chaliboni".

*Not available / given

Horned figure

NMC/0172A
Item
Early 20th century

Part of Art, Design and Architecture collection

Possibly by "Chaliboni".

*Not available / given

Illustration for book

Part of Textiles and papers of Fraser Taylor, GSA student and designer with The Cloth

Large scale collage featuring monoprints of industrial architecture and structures. Central to the design is a male figure with monoprinted face and holding a large industrious pole. The design is painted in gouache and features purple, blue and red with charcoal used to outline shapes. Signed "Fraser Taylor". Work on paper and backed on conservation board.

Taylor, Fraser