John Duncan Fergusson R.B.A. (1874-1961)
John Duncan Fergusson R.B.A.
Watercart, Saintonge
Oil on panel
Signed, inscribed and dated 1910 verso
10 3/4 x 13 3/4 ins (27.3 x 35.0 cms)
1910
Provenance
Collection of Margaret Morris, the artist's wife
Collection of George Smith, Scotland
Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, on loan
Private collection, UK
One of Fergusson's 'on the spot' sketches. This painting is clearly influenced by current developments in Paris, in particular The Fauves. Moving away from an Impressionists manner he favoured a palette consisting predominantly of reds, purples and blues with much contouring in evidence. This was to become a striking feature of his style over the next few years