Etching of Dundee University College

Etching, framed and glazed, entitled "Dundee University College, Dundee", by Charles G.L. Phillips. Dundee's college was founded in 1881 to prepare students for external degrees for the University of London. In 1897 it became part of the University of St Andrews, bearing the title of University College, Dundee. In 1967 it became the University of Dundee. The College's first buildings were converted regency villas in the Hawkhill area as can be seen in this picture. Part of a collection of paintings, etchings and personal effects relating to Charles Gustav Phillips, a prolific Dundee artist. Phillips worked in a variety of media: oils, watercolour and etchings and was particularly known for his landscapes and townscapes of Dundee and the surrounding areas. His work was regularly exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy. He died in 1944 at the age of 80 and his work was bequeathed to Dundee Heritage Trust in 2002 by his son William S Phillips.