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Watercolour entitled 'Smiddy at Enochdho' DUNIH 449.18

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Watercolour entitled 'Smiddy at Enochdho'

Painting, watercolour framed and glazed, entitled "Smiddy at Enochdho", by Charles G.L. Phillips. Label on reverse reads, "No 2, Temporary repairs £21. Charles G L Phillips, 310 Strathmartine Rd, Dundee. From Fraser & Son, Art Dealers, Gilders & Picture Frame Makers, Commercial Street, Dundee. Phone 2576". 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.

Number: DUNIH 449.18
Name: Watercolour entitled 'Smiddy at Enochdho'
Date: 1920
Maker: Phillips, Charles, G.L.
Location: In Store