John Byrne

1940-2023
John Byrne

John Byrne (1940–2023) was one of Scotland’s most celebrated artists, renowned for his exceptional draughtsmanship, inventive imagination and deeply personal approach to painting. Born and raised in Ferguslie Park, Paisley, he studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1958 to 1963 and went on to establish a career that encompassed painting, drawing, printmaking, theatre design and writing.

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White Church near Ponte Rio, 1963/64

mixed media
H:34cm W:54cm
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Don Basilio, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, c.1985

pencil, ink and watercolour
H:26cm W:19cm
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Marcellina, ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, c.1985

pencil drawing
H:28cm W:20.5cm
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The Count (full-length), ‘The Marriage of Figaro, c.1985

pencil drawing
H:28cm W:20.5cm
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