Erskine Beveridge 1885 – 1972
From limited biographical information available, we understand that Erskine Beveridge was a Glasgow artist, painting in both oils and watercolour. As his subject he seemed to favour land/seascapes of the Clyde and surrounding area, of which the painting in the Anderson (Local Collection) Trust is a fine example. He exhibited with the Royal Glasgow Institute, the RSA and the RSW.
In 1912 Beveridge moved from Glasgow to Helensburgh and one RSA catalogue lists the artist as working from 10 Campbell Street. Several dictionaries of Scottish Art suggest stylistic comparison with the work of the fellow Glasgow artist, Robert Clouston Young. The fine art dealer, Neil McRea, from whom the Anderson Trust bought this painting “After Sunset – The Gareloch” in 2008, comments “The simplicity of the composition together with the restricted colour range each recognize and reflect the poetic vision that was prevalent in the work of several members of the Glasgow School during this time”. M-J S
Work in Anderson Trust Collection
“After Sunset – The Gareloch”
(watercolour 36.5x 49.5 cm)
Purchased from Neil McRea 2008
