Paterson's work has been described as "the epitome of the Glasgow Style",[2] and is still celebrated today. He is best known for his stained glass, although he also designed jewellery. His best known works include the Argyll Window in Saint Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh (1896) and windows depicting both the nativity (Mayfield Church, 1912) and the Crucifixion (The Church of the Good Shepherd, Murrayfield). He designed windows for many other Scottish churches, as well as works for secular locations such as Westover Hall in Hampshire and Pollokshields Burgh Hall in Glasgow. His work was exhibited in the city on at least two separate occasions: in 1895 his "Designs for Leaded Glass" was shown and, in 1897, a "Jewel Casket" (in silver and enamel). The latter sold for £26. He was very unusual for the time in that he manufactured many of his own materials.
Early lifeedit
Paterson was born in the Glasgow Gorbals area in 1863. His parents were Patrick Paterson and Agnes Ann Paterson M.S. Cruickshank. He opened a studio there in West Regent Street in 1889, after returning from London where he was educated. While in London, he had begun to tutor in glass technology and he continued this after his move back to Glasgow. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he gave credit to his pupils and assistants where due. One of the most notable assistants to work in Paterson's studio was John Stark Melville, who attended the Glasgow School of Art in the 1881-2 session[3] His occupation is listed in the student registers as "Glass Painter", and it is likely that he continued to improve his skills at the School of Art while working under Paterson.
Styleedit
Paterson's work is very evocative of the Glasgow Style which was beginning to develop at this time. It is likely that his work influenced other younger artists, who are now associated very much with the Glasgow art movement at the turn in the early years of the twentieth century. His consideration of the use of colour and images from nature and the wider world in which he lived is evident in his designs. These images are developed in the work of designers like Jessie M. King and E. A. Taylor. A similar regard is given to the use of colour, shape and space in the textile designs of Anne MacBeth and her later contemporaries.
Later lifeedit
Paterson continued to gain commissions even after his retirement in 1931. Today, his work can be seen in many churches including Saint Magnus' Cathedral Kirkwall and in specialist collections such as the Huntarian Museum, Glasgow University.
Further readingedit
Glasgow School of Art Archives, Student Register 1881-2, (Glasgow)
Jude Burkhauser, Glasgow Girls, Women in Art and Design 1880-1920, (1990, Edinburgh)
Michael Donnelly, Scotland's Stained Glass, (1997, Historic Scotland)
Martin Harrison, Victorian Stained Glass (1980, Barrie and Jenkins)
Charles Holme, (ed.), "Modern British Domestic Architecture and Decoration", in The Studio, 1901 (London)
^Donnelly, Michael (1997). Scotland's Stained Glass. Historic Scotland. p. 68.
^The Glasgow School of Art Student Alphabetical Register 1881-1892. The Glasgow School of Art. 1892.
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oscar, paterson, 1863, 1934, scottish, artist, based, glasgow, specialised, stained, glass, contents, work, early, life, style, later, life, further, reading, referenceswork, editpaterson, work, been, described, epitome, glasgow, style, still, celebrated, toda. Oscar Paterson 1863 1934 was a Scottish artist based in Glasgow who specialised in stained glass 1 Contents 1 Work 2 Early life 3 Style 4 Later life 5 Further reading 6 ReferencesWork editPaterson s work has been described as the epitome of the Glasgow Style 2 and is still celebrated today He is best known for his stained glass although he also designed jewellery His best known works include the Argyll Window in Saint Giles Cathedral Edinburgh 1896 and windows depicting both the nativity Mayfield Church 1912 and the Crucifixion The Church of the Good Shepherd Murrayfield He designed windows for many other Scottish churches as well as works for secular locations such as Westover Hall in Hampshire and Pollokshields Burgh Hall in Glasgow His work was exhibited in the city on at least two separate occasions in 1895 his Designs for Leaded Glass was shown and in 1897 a Jewel Casket in silver and enamel The latter sold for 26 He was very unusual for the time in that he manufactured many of his own materials Early life editPaterson was born in the Glasgow Gorbals area in 1863 His parents were Patrick Paterson and Agnes Ann Paterson M S Cruickshank He opened a studio there in West Regent Street in 1889 after returning from London where he was educated While in London he had begun to tutor in glass technology and he continued this after his move back to Glasgow Unlike many of his contemporaries he gave credit to his pupils and assistants where due One of the most notable assistants to work in Paterson s studio was John Stark Melville who attended the Glasgow School of Art in the 1881 2 session 3 His occupation is listed in the student registers as Glass Painter and it is likely that he continued to improve his skills at the School of Art while working under Paterson Style editPaterson s work is very evocative of the Glasgow Style which was beginning to develop at this time It is likely that his work influenced other younger artists who are now associated very much with the Glasgow art movement at the turn in the early years of the twentieth century His consideration of the use of colour and images from nature and the wider world in which he lived is evident in his designs These images are developed in the work of designers like Jessie M King and E A Taylor A similar regard is given to the use of colour shape and space in the textile designs of Anne MacBeth and her later contemporaries Later life editPaterson continued to gain commissions even after his retirement in 1931 Today his work can be seen in many churches including Saint Magnus Cathedral Kirkwall and in specialist collections such as the Huntarian Museum Glasgow University Further reading editGlasgow School of Art Archives Student Register 1881 2 Glasgow Jude Burkhauser Glasgow Girls Women in Art and Design 1880 1920 1990 Edinburgh Michael Donnelly Scotland s Stained Glass 1997 Historic Scotland Martin Harrison Victorian Stained Glass 1980 Barrie and Jenkins Charles Holme ed Modern British Domestic Architecture and Decoration in The Studio 1901 London The Studio magazine 1898 London References edit Oscar Paterson 1863 1934 Pollokshields Heritage Donnelly Michael 1997 Scotland s Stained Glass Historic Scotland p 68 The Glasgow School of Art Student Alphabetical Register 1881 1892 The Glasgow School of Art 1892 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oscar Paterson amp oldid 1187449023, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
