Lot 13: JOHN MILLER RSA PRSW (Scottish 1911 - 1975) A

JOHN MILLER RSA PRSW (Scottish 1911 - 1975) A Winters day, Rhu oil on canvas, signed and inscribed verso, dated 1970 38cm x 59cm (15 x 23 inches) Note : Born Glasgow. Studied at the GSA under W. O. Hutchison and at Hospitalfield under James Cowie. Joined the staff of the GSA in 1944 and remained until his death. He visited France and was heavily influenced by French painting and the French landscape. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes on the west coast using forceful drawing and deep colours, He was also known for his glowing flower pieces. Elected President of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1970, succeeding Sir William G Gillies.