Lot 20: JOHN MILLER RSA PPRSW (1911-75) Still life oil on

JOHN MILLER RSA PPRSW (1911-75) Still life oil on canvas, signed 76cm x 56cm
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.