Stags Rutting in Scottish Highland Landscape Family of Deer Signed Oil Painting

Artist/ School: Ralston Gudgeon (Scottish 1910-1984) Born Ayr, painter of birds and animals. Studied Glasgow School of Art 1928-1933, winning the Torrance Memorial Award of the GI in 1933. Showed early artistic talent and a passion for animals, especially birds. During WW2 he served in the Lovat Scouts and, following a climbing accident, in the King’s Own African Rifles. Lived latterly at Milliken Park, Renfrewshire. His style was somewhat fanciful, highly coloured, decorative rather than accurate with a strong sense of design reminiscent of oriental art. Elected RSW 1936, at the time youngest ever. Represented in many public collections. Title: Highland Stags Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed and inscribed verso. Size: framed: 27.5 x 45 inches board: 24 x 21.75 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: The painting is in overall very good and sound condition.