Provost David MacKay
David MacKay was Provost of Kilmarnock from 1895 to 1901. He
believed strongly in the benefits of art and literature for society
and sought to ensure that the people of Kilmarnock enjoyed these
benefits. He supported the adoption of the Public Libraries Act and
was very influential in encouraging James Dick to donate the money for the
building of the Dick Institute.
Sir James Guthrie was born in Greenock and went to University in
Glasgow where he studied Law. However, He fairly quickly
decided that Law was not the career for him and turned instead to
painting. He became one of the most prominent members of
the Glasgow Boys. He spent summer months painting
with the Boys at Cockburnspath and Brig O'Turk. In later years he
turned to portraiture in which he enjoyed considerable success. He
was made President of the RSA in 1902.
Object no :
RI_DI_0053876
Collection :
Creator :
Sir James Guthrie (1859 - 1930)
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
1110 x 780mm
Materials :
oil on canvas
Location :
NA
Accession number :
FA/A74
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
