David Foggie - the painters' painter

by Matthew Jarron

One of the highlights of the new semester is the stunning exhibition in the Tower Foyer and Lamb Galleries by Dundee painter David Foggie (1878-1948). Curated by Matthew Jarron of Museum Services, the exhibition brings together more than 60 paintings, drawings and prints, and features works from the University’s own collections as well as loans from the National Galleries of Scotland, the Royal Scottish Academy and many other public and private collections.

Born in Dundee, David Foggie became a master of painting technique, specialising in stunningly beautiful portraits. While in Dundee he became President of the Dundee Art Society and a founder member of the Tayport Artists Circle. Moving to Edinburgh in 1919, he became an influential teacher at Edinburgh College of Art, where his students included Gillies, Maxwell, MacTaggart and Barns-Graham, and for many years held the prestigious position of Secretary to the Royal Scottish Academy. Highly acclaimed and described as one of the great artistic personalities of his time, his work has been critically neglected since his death. This exhibition and the accompanying publication written by the Curator provides a unique opportunity to re-evaluate an extraordinary artistic talent.

The exhibition runs until 15 October.