Collections

   

Alison, David, RSA

1881 – 1955

Initially trained in a lithographic studio then studied at Glasgow School of Art and RSA Life School followed by period in Paris and Spain. Became member of teaching staff at Edinburgh College of Art in 1913 and became Head the School of Drawing and Painting circa 1916 retiring in 1944. In addition to family portraits also produced various commissions. He exhibited at the RSA Annual Exhibitions from 1906 until 1953 and was elected an Associate Member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1916 and became an Academician in 1922. He was also one of the original members of the Society of Eight when it was formed in 1912.



An image from the RSA collection.

Portrait of Walter John Francis Erskine, 12th Earl of Mar and 14th Earl of Kellie in the robes of Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle

An image from the RSA collection.

Keith

A portrait of the artist's son David Keith Alison, known as Keith to distinguish him from his father.

An image from the RSA collection.

Sir George Washington Browne PRSA

An image from the RSA collection.

Lesley

An identically titled painting was exhibited at the RGI in 1922 catalogue number 110 that may be the same piece as the Diploma Work. The little girl…

An image from the RSA collection.