William Crosbie RSA - Watercolour
“Cows in a Landscape”
Pastoral Scottish Modernism with light-filled brushwork • Signed “Crosbie LXVI” • c.1966
Key Details
Artist: William Crosbie RSA (1915–1999) Title: “Cows in a Landscape” Medium: Watercolour Support: Paper Signature: Lower left, “Crosbie LXVI” Dimensions: Image: 18 × 12 cm (7.1 × 4.7 in) •
Framed: 31 × 26 cm (12.2 × 10.2 in) Condition: Very Good. Colours remain bright and vivid. Protected behind glass. Frame also in excellent condition. Provenance: Signed and dated. From a private UK collection.
Description
A lyrical pastoral composition by William Crosbie RSA, painted in 1966. “Cows in a Landscape” depicts cattle grazing and resting beneath a tree in the British countryside, captured in airy watercolour washes. The composition balances gentle movement and calm rural atmosphere, reflecting Crosbie’s distinctive painterly style and sensitivity to light. Framed and glazed, ready to hang.
About the Artist
William Crosbie RSA (1915–1999) was a leading figure in post-war Scottish Modernism. Born in Hankow, China, and educated at the Glasgow School of Art, he later studied in Paris under the influential modernist Fernand Léger. Crosbie developed a distinctive style combining decorative vitality, expressive figuration, and strong compositional design. His work is represented in major collections including the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the Royal Collection, and The Fleming Collection. He was elected a Royal Scottish Academician (RSA) in 1970.
Estimated Date
1966
Provenance & Notes
Signed and dated by the artist. Previously held in a private UK collection.
