TheRoyal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) is a Scottishart society established in 1878. The current patron isCharles III. It is aregistered charity based inGlasgow and holds an annual exhibition.
The first preliminary meeting of the society took place in Glasgow on 21 December 1877 as a reaction to a lack of interest in watercolour art by existing exhibitors. The society was inaugurated on 4 March 1878 with the election of its first president,Sir Francis Powell and vice president,Sam Bough. Its first exhibition of 172 pictures took place in November.[1]
It was founded to "promote, through exhibition, the medium of watercolour and encourage the bold, free and colourful qualities of Scottish Painting."[2]
The society received permission fromQueen Victoria to use the prefix "Royal" in February 1888.[1] In around 1894 the society changed its rules to allow female artists to be admitted with the same privileges as male artists.[3]
Throughout its history many renowned artists have been members, includingDavid McClure,William McTaggart,Adam Bruce Thomson,Claire Harrigan,George Paul Chalmers, Alison Dunlop,William Somerville Shanks,Elizabeth Blackadder andBarbara Rae.
Past presidents includeWilliam J. L. Baillie (1975–1988), Ian McKenzie Smith (1988–1998), Philip T L Reeves (1998–2005), John Inglis (2005–2016); the current president is Anthea Gage.
Past vice presidents include Alison Dunlop, Helga Chart, Gregor Smith and Iona Montgomery.
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