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Birds of a Feather

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The painting "Birds of a Feather" by George Pirie is a stunning example of early 20th-century art. Created in 1911, this oil on canvas piece measures 60 x 90 cm and is currently housed at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre in the United Kingdom. This beautiful artwork showcases the artist's ability to capture the serene and peaceful atmosphere of rural life.

Artistic Style and Technique

George Pirie's style is characterized by his use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, which are evident in "Birds of a Feather". The painting features a rooster standing in the dirt with its head down, surrounded by a fence that adds to the rustic atmosphere of the scene. The artist's attention to detail and ability to capture the textures of the natural world are notable aspects of this piece. Key Features of the painting include:
  • The use of earthy tones to create a sense of warmth and coziness
  • The depiction of the rooster as the main subject, highlighting its importance in rural life
  • The subtle inclusion of other birds in the background, adding depth and context to the scene
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The Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to an impressive collection of artworks, including pieces by other notable artists such as Peter De Wint and John White Abbott. To explore more of their works, visit https://ArtsDot.com/@@/9CW7YL-Peter-De-Wint-The-Glebe-Farm and https://ArtsDot.com/@@/8DP8JU-John-White-Abbott-Near-Chudleigh.
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George Pirie

Sir George Pirie PRSA was a Scottish artist who was associated with the Glasgow Boys in the 1880s, though he was not in much sympathy with the theories of these artists.
He was born in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, on 5 December 1863. His father was John Pirie, a physician and surgeon, and his mother was Jane Harvey. As a child the family moved to Glasgow, where his father was a popular and well-known physician. He educated at Glasgow Academy and graduated M.A. at Glasgow University in 1882. He studied at Glasgow School of Art, the Slade School, and the Académie Julian in Paris under Gustave Boulanger, Jules Lefebvre, and Emmanuel Frémiet the sculptor.
He painted animals and birds, as well as some landscapes. In the early 1890s he was in Texas for a period, drawing horses and ranching scenes. He exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy as well as in Scotland and the provinces.
He served as President of the Royal Scottish Academy from 1933 to 1944 and was knighted in 1937.
In 1901 he had married Jean Wingate in Glasgow with whom had two sons and a daughter. The family lived in a large isolated house in Torrance with enough space for all of them to pursue their own interests. The younger son was the biochemist Norman Wingate Pirie. He was knighted in 1937, and died in Torrance on 17 February 1946, aged 82.

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