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Stanley Cursiter
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Stanley Cursiter CBE FRSE FRIAS FEIS RSA RSW (29 April 1887 – 22 April 1976) was an Orcadian artist who played an important role in introducing Post-impressionism and Futurism to Scotland. He served as the keeper (1919–1930), then director (1930–1948), of the National Galleries of Scotland, and as HM Limner and Painter in Scotland (1948–1976).[1]
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Stanley Cursiter | |
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Born | 29 April 1887 Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland |
Died | 22 April 1976 (aged 88) Stromness, Orkney, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Edinburgh College of Art |
Known for | Painting, Drawing, author |
Movement | Futurism |
Spouse | Phyllis Hourston |
Relatives | Bina Cursiter (aunt) |
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