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Letter of congratulations to The Glasgow School of Art from John Byrne, artist

DC 027
Collection
06 Jan 1995

An A4 size letter featuring watercolour paintings commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Glasgow School of Art , 6 January 1995.

Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

Byrne, John

Papers of Jane Richards and Fiona Jean Paton, students of The Glasgow School of Art

DC 083
Collection
c1908-1980s

This collection relates to Jane Richards and her granddaughter Fiona Jean Paton who both studied at The Glasgow School of Art.

It includes:

An artist’s palette owned by Jane Richards, c1910
a small box of watercolour paints owned by Jane Richards, early 20th century
a portrait drawn by Jane Richards, c1908-1910
a photograph of Jane Richards, c1914-1918
a photograph of Jane Richards' husband in uniform, c1914-18
two watercolour landscapes by Jane Richards, 1907 and 1911
seven prints produced by The Dux Engraving Co Ltd, early 20th century
two portraits drawn by Robert Eadie, c1909
three sketchbooks for product design furniture by Fiona Jean Paton, early 1980s
eight photographs and eleven slides relating to product design furniture, early 1980s.

Please note that this material is not yet fully catalogued and therefore some items may not be accessible to researchers.

One item was damaged in the fire in GSA's Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014 and was conserved in 2018-19.

Richards, Jane

Study of violet flowers

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A botanical watercolour painting of violet flowers. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "G. Murphy".

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of anemone flowers

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A watercolour painting depicting three brightly coloured anemone flowers with distinctive leaves, marked the probable creation date '17/10/34' on the back.

Murphy, Gerard V

Study of holly and a young plant

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

Botanical watercolour studies of Holly in fruit and a young green plant.

Murphy, Gerard V

Plant pattern design

DC 084/3/11
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A pattern design featuring a repeating motif of plants with purple-coloured stems, blue-toned leaves, and green petals.

Murphy, Gerard V

Oblique pattern design

DC 084/3/13
Item
1934-1935

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A multi-coloured oblique pattern design with fruits and trees repeatedly intersected. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Organic pattern design

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A diamond shaped organic pattern design. Includes annotations of student registration no. ("No. 71") and signed "Gerard Murphy."

Murphy, Gerard V

Drawing of a chicken

DC 084/6/1
Item
c1929-1943

Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student

A small watercolour drawing depicting the head of rooster.

Murphy, Gerard V

Figurative painted design

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

Gouache painting of figures in Native costume. One figure wearing a leopard style costume and mask and the other wearing a blue poncho and animal mask. Painted on white paper.

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

Abstract pattern design

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

Geometric design painted in gouache with organic shapes. Orange, blue and cream coloured design

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

Abstract pattern design

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

Organic shapes painted in black ink and rendered in pink, white and green gouache. Gold and copper coloured flecks of ink on surface of design.

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

Abstract pattern design

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

Organic shapes painted in black ink on paper. Background painted in cream coloured gouache with pink, gold and blue paint marks. Abstract piece on card and white ink attached to item with line drawing of leaf motif in ballpoint pen adjacent. Similar style and application of material to DC 089/1/2/4/9.

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

Three abstract pattern designs

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

Three abstract compositions of organic like shapes. Painted in ink, gouache and metallic ink on white paper. Similar in design and application of media to DC 089/1/2/4/10.

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

Abstract pattern design

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

Abstract drawing in brown ink rendered with purple and cream coloured 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

Abstract pattern design (Version 1)

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

Figurative painted design

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

Oil pastel background with acrylic painted onto surface. Tool used (most likely pencil) to draw figurative suggestions to reveal the pastel background. Work 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

Fashion fabric design (dots and stripes)

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

Fabric design in blue and pink paint on white card. Annotated on front: "Dots + stripes- print silk, fashion fabric".

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

Fashion design (stripes)

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

Fabric design in charcoal, pink and purple paint on cream paper.

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

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