Milne Scottish School Colourist Gouache Portrait of a Woman c1950 28x22cm

Original Gouache Painting

Milne (Scottish School) - Gouache
“Portrait of a Young Lady”

Striking mid-century Scottish School portrait with Colourist influence

Key Details

Artist: Milne (Scottish School)
Title: “Portrait of a Young Lady”
Medium: Gouache
Support: Paper or board
Signature: Signed lower left “Milne”
Dimensions: Image: 28 × 22 cm (11.0 × 8.7 in)
Condition: Excellent condition. Colours remain fresh and expressive. Frame shows minor wear consistent with age.
Provenance: Private UK collection.

Description

This expressive Scottish School gouache portrait depicts a young woman set against a softly decorative floral background, painted with confident, loose brushwork and a vibrant mid-century palette. The use of bold blues, warm pinks and fresh greens gives the work a lively, modern feel, closely aligned with the Colourist tradition that celebrated colour, mood and simplified form.

Signed lower left “Milne” and dating stylistically to the mid 20th century, the painting displays strong Scottish School characteristics. It would appeal both to collectors of British art and to buyers seeking an eye-catching, characterful piece for a period or contemporary interior.

A charming and decorative original painting that works equally well as a collector’s piece or as an elegant interior statement.

About the Artist

The work is signed “Milne,” though the artist has not been firmly identified. The handling of colour and simplified form shows clear affinity with the Scottish Colourist tradition and broader mid-century Scottish School painting, where expressive brushwork and decorative strength were central qualities.

Estimated Date

Mid 20th century.

Provenance & Notes

From a private UK collection. Please refer to photographs for full condition detail and overall presentation.