105 years ago: Famous Glasgow artist donates oil painting to Greenock (1920)
The gift has been accepted by the Corporation, and a suitable position has been given to it in the Council Chambers.
Oil painting donated to Greenock by Mr Francis H. Newbery (1920) (Image: Archive) The picture is on a canvas, 40in. by 30in., and is handsomely framed. The title is "Phyllis," and the subject a young girl seated at a window which overlooks a harbour with shipping. The work is vigorously painted, full in colour and possessing excellent tonal qualities.
The robust young girl rests on a table, which is placed against the window, through which streams the light. The face and arms are deftly painted with direct brush strokes.
The fresh green of the dress and the effect of the light passing across it are excellently expressed.
On the table to the right is placed a blue jug filled with homely flowers and trailers of the red-berried bryony.
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The old harbour, with its ships, bathed in the light of the noonday sun, seen through the window panes is a masterly technique.
Although the subject matter of the picture is of a somewhat commonplace nature, yet the artist by his selective powers, by his expressive technique and his rhythmical sense, has produced a work of art of distinction and beauty.
We would venture to give to the picture a significance appropriate to the Town of Greenock.
The old harbour and its ships suggest to us the past history of our town.
The red-berried bryony seems to symbolise the rapid growth of trade and commerce of recent years, while in the healthy young girl are divined the potentialities of the future.
Mr Francis H. Newbery (1920) (Image: Archive) Mr Newbery has produced many notable works of art, and has exhibited in most of the leading galleries at home and abroad. He is an associate of the Royal College of Art and a member of the International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Gravers.
The artist was always, well represented in our local art exhibitions. His "Paisley Shawl," "My Lady Green Sleeves," "The Shepherd's Star," and "The Bo'sun," will be remembered by art lovers.
He took a keen interest in the work of our local Art Club, and often addressed its members. His last public lecture previous to his retiral was delivered to the Greenock Philosophical Society.
This story first appeared in the Greenock Telegraph on February 13, 1920.
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