Painted whilst working with James Guthrie - both employing vigorous handling characteristic of the Dutch Impressionists whose work was popular in Glasgow at that time.

There is also a Whistlerian emphasis on tonal qualities and flat design. Inscribed bottom left; 'To my Father, J.Crawhall Jnr'.

Provenance

W.A.Coats; W.B.Paterson; Robertson & Bruce; A.C.J.Wall (on loan to Dundee City Art Gallery until 1970); Christies; Fine Art Society.


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