Sir James Guthrie; A Biography, Sir James L. Caw, 1932, Glasgow School of Art Prize Presentation copy
Sir James Guthrie, P.R.S.A., LL. D.; A Biography by Sir James L. Caw. Foreword by Sir D.Y. Cameron, R.A., LL.D. Guthrie As interpreter by Frank Rinder. Personal Memories by John Warrack, LL.D.
Sir James Guthrie (1859–1930) was a Scottish painter best known for his role in the Glasgow Boys, a group of artists who helped modernize Scottish painting in the late 19th century. Born in Greenock, Guthrie initially studied law but soon pursued painting, teaching himself rather than attending formal art school.
Early in his career, he focused on rural scenes, often portraying everyday life in Scottish villages with naturalistic detail. Later, he became a respected portrait artist, painting notable public figures. Guthrie was elected President of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1902 and was knighted in 1909. His work played a key role in shaping modern Scottish art.
Published by Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1932. First edition. This is a Glasgow School of Art Prize Presentation copy, with gilt description to the cover, and Presentation Page before the half title. It was produced to reward the best Life Study by a student of Glasgow School of Art, but no recipient's name or date has been entered.
A beautiful fine red cloth hardback with gilt titles. Just slightly bumped to tail of spine. A substantial volume which has been beautifully produced. Dustjacket is present, but has discoloration and some staining and is heavily worn to extremities with some losses. There are taped repairs and strengthening to the reverse.
Text is in lovely condition. Looks unread. All clean and bright and soundly bound. Shiny gilt top edge, and rough cut vertical and lower edges, as issued. Some offsetting to Prize Presentation page and a couple of small spots to endpapers. The tissue-guarded plates present beautifully.
Text in English.
xv + 243pp + Plates.
Weight approximately 3.56kg unpacked.
Dimensions: Approximately 389mm high x 300mm wide x 45mm deep. Folio size.