Donald Bain was born in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, in 1904, the son of a textile designer. Later, the family moved to England to live and Bain eventually began studying art under William York MacGregor (1855 – 1923), one of the Glasgow Boys. It was MacGregor who introduced Bain to the work of the Scottish Colourists and Bain was was to become particularly associated with J.D. Fergusson (1874 – 1961), becoming involved with the New Scottish Group from its inception in 1942. He worked in France after the Second World War, but settled in Glasgow in 1948. His work remained largely unknown until a major touring exhibition in 1972-73.
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A simple but very stylish view of a yacht at anchor in a continental harbour by the Scottish artist Donald Bain. This work, in watercolour and crayon, is signed by the artist and in good condition in its original frame.
Measures 22 cm wide by 30 cm deep (42 cm by 52 cm in its frame).
£400
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Another vibrant and expressive watercolour by the Scottish artist Donald Bain showing a tree in the foreground and a church and houses in the distance. Signed lower right and in good condition in its original frame.
Measures 19 cm wide by 26 cm deep (30 cm by 40 cm in its frame and mount).
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A vibrant little pencil drawing by the Scottish artist Donald Bain showing an old man with a cigarette in his mouth. Signed and in good condition in its original frame.
Measures 14 cm wide by 18 cm deep (33.9 cm by 42.5 cm in its frame and mount).
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A vibrant and busy harbour scene in watercolour, gouache and pencil by the Scottish artist Donald Bain or another member of the Glasgow Independent Group in the 1940’s or 50’s. In good condition.
Measures 48 cm wide by 34 cm deep (68.5 cm by 52.5 cm in its frame and mount).
£300
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