John Bellany

1893 – 1983

During his time at the Royal College of Art in London, Bellany's art began to reflect his personal experiences and his Scottish heritage. His paintings were often filled with dark, haunting images and themes of mortality, influenced by the fishing communities of his youth and the Calvinist religion of his upbringing.

Bellany became a leading figure in the Scottish figurative art movement of the 1960s and 70s, alongside fellow artists such as Alexander Moffat and Sandy Moffat. He gained international recognition for his unique style, which blended elements of Scottish folk art with the techniques of the old masters.

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