{"product_id":"george-birrell-old-kirk-wynd-kirkcaldy","title":"George Birrell - Old Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eGeorge Birrell (Scottish, b.1950) - Pen \u0026amp; Wash on Paper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOld Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Birrell (Scottish, b.1950)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary work depicting c.1900 Kirkcaldy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pen \u0026amp; Wash on paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower left\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 × 12 cm (6.9 × 4.7 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 × 35 cm (17.7 × 13.8 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounted, framed and glazed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original pen and wash depicts Old Kirk Wynd, one of the oldest surviving streets in Kirkcaldy, Fife, with the medieval tower of Kirkcaldy Old Kirk rising above the surrounding buildings. Based on the artist's inscription, the scene recreates the appearance of the street around 1900, before later twentieth-century redevelopment transformed much of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted with fine pen work and restrained washes of colour, Birrell concentrates on the character of the historic streetscape rather than dramatic colour. The carefully observed stone buildings, stepped gables and winding roadway lead the eye naturally towards the Old Kirk tower, creating a composition that balances architectural precision with a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of Birrell's harbour scenes, this work celebrates the historic urban character of inland Fife. It captures a familiar Kirkcaldy landmark while preserving the atmosphere of an earlier period, making it particularly appealing to collectors with connections to the town or an interest in Scotland's historic streets and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Birrell studied at Glasgow School of Art between 1967 and 1971 before teaching art and design and becoming a full-time professional artist in 1980. His work is closely associated with the towns, fishing villages and historic streets of eastern Scotland, especially Fife, where he combines careful observation with an individual architectural style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary work depicting Old Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy c.1900, as identified on the original artist's label verso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains the original handwritten artist's label identifying the work as \u003cem\u003eOld Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy c.1900\u003c\/em\u003e and describing the medium as Pen \u0026amp; Wash. Old Kirk Wynd was one of the principal historic approaches to Kirkcaldy Old Kirk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54101825388882,"sku":"CBA-329E","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_2784.jpg?v=1785079006","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/george-birrell-old-kirk-wynd-kirkcaldy","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}