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Description: | The Linklater collection at Aberdeen University contains excellent examples from some of the leading Scottish Colourists. This collection was bequeathed by Eric Linklater. The Linklater collection contains a cross-section of 20th century Scottish Paintings. A pair of portraits of the couple, by Stanley Cursiter (1887 - 1976), formed part of their wedding present and were the first acquisitions for their collection. Cursiter was a graduate from Aberdeen University (LL.D 1959) and was a fundamental player behind Scotland's art heritage. The couple had very individual collecting styles with Marjorie purchasing 'Threnody in Red' by Robin Philipson (1916 - 1992) of young girls in a brothel. J.D. Fergusson's (1874 - 1961) 'Hortensia' (1910) was the choice of Eric and hung in his study for many years. Eric was unfazed by trends and bought only what was to his personal taste, such as James Cowie's still life 'Set Square' rather than a typical work of the artist. Eric had always thought of donating paintings to the university; however it was Marjorie who was the driving force behind the bequest. The highlights of the collection are perhaps Anne Redpath's (1895 - 1965) 'Tulips in a White Jug' and S.J. Peploe's (1871 - 1935) 'Still Life' which can both be seen as paradigms of the artists' work. The collection also contains 'Still Life' by Leslie Hunter (1877 - 1931). The representation of some of the most influential of the Scottish Colourists makes this a nationally significant collection of art works.
Super collection: Marischal Museum.
Objects: 10 oil paintings. | Subjects: | Paintings. Fine Art | Temporal: | 20th century | Source: | University of Aberdeen | Address: | King's College,
AB24 3FX | Contributor: | Acquisition details: The Linklater bequest was given to the University in November 1974. | Identifier: | ABDUA:CLD37 | Relation: | ABDUA:CLD00 | Go to resource |
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