John, the artist's brother

Details

Robert Colquhoun (1914-1962)
John, the artist's brother
oil on panel
16 x 13 in. (40.7 x 33 cm.)
Painted circa 1941.

Provenance

The artist's family.
Purchased by the present owner at the 1988 exhibition.

Exhibited

London, Fine Art Society, Soho in the Fifties, November 1988.

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Lot Essay

The present work is close in style and dimensions to Colquhoun's self-portrait in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, believed to have been painted in 1941 after his military discharge and move to London. His brother John also served in the army and was evacuated from Dunkirk in May 1941 when Colquhoun was in London. It is likely that Colquhoun painted this portrait of his brother during his repatriation to England.

We are very grateful to Roger Bristow for his assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.

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