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Papers and artworks related to Colin Wilson, student at The Glasgow School of Art, 1970s
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2nd design for a child's jumper

Painted textile design for a child's jumper on a grid background. The work includes annotations and other markings. The work is signed and dated, and handwritten text under the design reads '2nd design for a child's jumper (to be knitted in 22 colours as shown.). Initial design undertaken on 12 August 1979. The jumper will be knitted by the artist's wife - Fiona Wilson - during the summer of 1980.'

Wilson, Colin

Abstract bird in brown, green, blue and pink

Oil painting on board of an abstract bird in brown, green, blue and pink. The painting is signed 'Wilson. '71.' There is a label on the back of the painting marked 'DALER BOARD FOR OILS' listing the stock sizes of the manufacturers' boards. There is a stamp that reads '28 x 24 FINE GRAIN' and a handwritten price of 44p.

Wilson, Colin

Abstract browns, yellows and whites

Abstract oil painting on board of a boat harbour in blues and oranges. The painting is signed 'WILSON 72.' The back of the board is marked with a company stamp which reads 'CANVAS BOARDS FOR PAINTING IN OIL COLOURS' and the size of the board. The back of the board is also marked with handwriting which reads 'DO NOT TOUCH' and 'WET PAINT'.

Wilson, Colin

Art notebook

A red notebook with 'ART' written on the front cover with stylised typography. The notebook contains notes on Wilson's work and work by other artists including Michael Ayrton, and planning for Wilson's portfolio for Glasgow School of Art. A collection of letters are also stuck to the pages of the notebook, which include Wilson's acceptance letter for the Glasgow School of Art dated to 1972, correspondence between Wilson and Ayrton and between Wilson and The Bruton Gallery regarding Ayrton's work. The notebook also lists sales of Wilson's work made between 1973 and 1974. The last page in the notebook contains a catalogue of art-related books.

Wilson, Colin

Boat harbour at sunset

Abstract oil painting on board of a boat harbour in blues and oranges. The painting is signed 'WILSON 72.' The back of the board is marked with a company stamp which reads 'CANVAS BOARDS FOR PAINTING IN OIL COLOURS' and the size of the board. The back of the board is also marked with handwriting which reads 'DO NOT TOUCH' and 'WET PAINT'.

Wilson, Colin

Boy eating a water-melon

Watercolour painting of a boy eating a watermelon against a yellow background. The work is signed and dated and an inscription on the front reads 'For Fiona on your 25th Birthday. Happy birthday from Colin.' An inscription below this reads 'Grid for Boy eating a water melon. Started Tuesday 28 April. Colin Wilson. 9 inches from 12% - 75 % - 75/14 - 10 1/2 inches.' The work is framed by a brown tape border.

Wilson, Colin

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