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Head and Shoulders of a Bearded Man [James Roddick DCM (1848-1928), late Drummer 92nd Gordon Highlanders]

Artist: Gillies, William George, Sir, CBE RA RSA PPRSW · 1898-1973

a life school study of the former soldier turned life model James Roddick, executed by Gillies at Edinburgh College of Art under the tutelage of David Foggie RSA.

Object data

Date	c.1921 - c.1923
Accession	G.1991.784
Materials	Support canvas
Dimensions	Support 38cm x 35.5cm
Medium	Paint, oil

Exhibitions

William Gillies and John Maxwell

Dates: Jul 30, 2016 - Oct 16, 2016

Venue: City Art Centre

Location: Edinburgh

William Gillies (1898 - 1973) A Centenary Exhibition

Dates: Aug 1, 1998 - Oct 11, 1998

Venue: Royal Scottish Academy

Location: Edinburgh
Sitters
Edinburgh College of Art
Riddock, James

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