John Patrick Byrne (British Art)

Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, John Byrne (1940 -2023) was one of Scotland's most inventive and contrary artists. Both stylistically and in terms of subject…
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Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print.
Exclusive to the National Galleries of Scotland. Limited edition print reproduction of original acrylic painting on paper; H103 x W101cm. The print was published to celebrate John Byrne's 'Sitting Ducks' exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2014. The original painting was created while Byrne was working on his mural for the ceiling of the King's Theatre in Edinburgh which features similar imagery.
Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One

Printmaking

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Oil on board in a frame designed by the artist; 30 x 12 inches
Picture credit: Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums Collections.

Self-Portraits

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It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs.
It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs.
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting out on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠

Signed as 'Patrick'

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'Jeanine' by John Byrne

Paintings: Family + Friends

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'Still-life with Fish and Glass' by John Byrne (oil on paper).  From the collection of the artist Clive Hicks-Jenkins
'Still Life with Lemon' by John Byrne (mixed media on paper)
'Two Apples' by John Byrne, 2011

Paintings: Still Life

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Exhibition: The Joyful Mysteries (2012)

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'Big Selfie' by John Byrne, 2014
'The Linnet' by John Byrne, 2014 (oil on board)

Exhibition: Dead End (2014)

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'Ill Met by Moonlight' diptych by John Byrne, 2015 (oil and pastel on paper)
'Winter Kills' by John Byrne (oil and pastel on board)

A Zoo At The End of My Brush (2015)

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Exhibition: Moonshine (2016)

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'Opening Night' by John Byrne, 2017 (oil on board)
'The Egg Hunter' by John Byrne, 2017 (oil on board)
'The Song of the South' by John Byrne, 2017 (oil on board)

Exhibition: Rock 'n' Roll (2017)

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Nearly 30 new paintings, drawings and prints depicting everything from a secret agent, an owl-trainer, a mariner and a look-out to “Teddy Boys” and rock musicians were created by Byrne for his 'Rogues' Gallery' exhibition in 2018, which was the artist first show at the historic Royal Scottish Academy gallery in Edinburgh.
Well-known as a polymath of prolific output, producing plays, screenplays and stage design alongside his artistic practice, John Byrne’s (1940-2023) idiosyncratic style brought him significant renown. Born in Paisley, Byrne attended Glasgow School of Art (1958-63) where he won the prestigious Bellahouston Award for painting. Standing apart from artistic movements and trends, Byrne’s work is characterised by its narrative threads and macabre themes. Drawing on both memories and the imaginary, his paintings combine technical mastery and an expansive repertoire of visual cues.
Nearly 30 new paintings, drawings and prints depicting everything from a secret agent, an owl-trainer, a mariner and a look-out to “Teddy Boys” and rock musicians were created by Byrne for his 'Rogues' Gallery' exhibition in 2018,  which was his first show at the  historic Royal Scottish Academy gallery in Edinburgh.

Exhibition: Rogues' Gallery (2018)

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'Girl with Blackbird' by John Byrne, signed as 'Patrick', 1968 (watercolour and gouache)
John Byrne, 'L'Ange Noir' (pastel)

Exhibition: Then Till Now (2019)

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The Scottish artist John Byrne has revealed a new body of work he has created in lockdown partly in response to his home town’s slave trade past. He says the paintings he has produced for his new exhibition - 'Welcome To My World' - are a “veiled apology” for Paisley’s connections with slavery in the Caribbean in the 18th & 19th centuries. Byrne said, “I would say the connections between slavery and our tobacco and cotton industries are one of the most embarrassing thing in Scotland’s history.”
John Byrne RSA (1940 -) 'The Pilgrim', 2020 signed (oil and bodycolour on linen; 19 3/4 x 15 3/4 in)
“A small surrealist masterpiece”, writes Duncan Macmillan in his review in The Scotsman.⁠ “It is a self-portrait, or at least you can see a self portrait in it, but through it too you can see a townscape. His teddy boy quiff is an actual teddy boy. His beard and moustache become a breaking wave and above it, right in the middle, a hand is raised as though someone is drowning in this sea. [..] It is an astonishing tour de force.⁠”⁠⠀

Exhbn: Welcome To My World (2020)

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Watercolour and Caran d'Ache water soluble pastels; 44 x 52 1/2 inches. During the Winter of 1991-2 while working at the Glasgow Print Studio, Byrne produced a series of paintings and prints on the theme of angels, signing them 'Patrick'. In the 1960s, Byrne got his first break in the London art world by calling himself “Patrick”, a name taken from his father. He adopted the personae and painting style of a naive painter. His work was exhibited by the Portal Gallery, although he later admitted his desception.
Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print..

Exhbn: John Byrne at 80 (Glasgow Print Studio)

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Date created:14 June 2002; printed 2011. Inkjet print: 39.00 x 30.50 cm
Photographed by David Eustace on 14 June 2002; printed 2011. David Eustace is a Scottish photographer and director, who is known for his fashion, celebrity and art photography. He took his first photograph of John Byrne in 1989 whilst still at college. John went on to become Eustace's most revisited subject. In 2020, a limited edition portfolio was published, which Eustace refers to as "very personal portfolio" containing twelve of his favourite portraits of a "cherished and wonderful pal." He reflects that the portraits "form cherished memories and moments combined within a frame that offer an insight of a bigger picture."

Exhbn: Dear John (2020)

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Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting our on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠

EXHIBITION: Blowin' Wild (2023)

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John Byrne's 'Donald & Benoit: The Story of a Cat and a Boy'
]Donald and Benoit' written and illustrated by John Patrick Byrne.
John Byrne's 'Donald & Benoit: The Story of a Cat and a Boy'

Illustration: Donald and Benoit

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Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print. Snowy Field, Monkey Face, John Byrne, British Art, Awakens, Sirens, Hand Coloring, Drawing Inspiration, Mythical
'The Owl and the Siren' by John Byrne (mixed media on paper; 37 x 26 cm)
Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print.
It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs. John Bellany, Ralph Steadman, Eye Expressions, The White Album, Rare Stamps, Scottish Artists, Ruse, Album Design
'Boy with A Blackbird' by John Byrne. Signed 'Patrick'. Oil on board. 31 x 45 cm
It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs.
It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs. Robbie Coltrane, Oldest Father, The Fab Four, True Identity
'BOY IN THE YELLOW DRESS' by John Byrne RSA. Signed 'Patrick'. Mixed media; 28 x 26 cm.
It says much about the maverick spirit of the artist John Byrne (1940-2023) that his entry into the London art world came by way of a ruse. He reinvented himself as a naive artist by the name of Patrick, supposedly his 72-year-old father, and earned a solo show at the Portal Gallery in Mayfair in 1967. He soon revealed his true identity, but it was as Patrick that he illustrated the 1980 compilation album, The Beatles Ballads. The same cover, portraying the Fab Four in primitive style, had been considered for “The White Album” in 1968. Colourful and whimsical, it was a strand of work he continued in album designs.
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'Newfoundland' by John Byrne, 2001 (screenprint; 70 x 50 cm).
Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting our on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠ Backdrop Decorations, Backdrops, Mighty Oaks, Little Acorns, Art Society, Oak Leaf
'Oak Leaf' by John Byrne (pencil, ink and oil on paper; 13 x 9 inches)
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting our on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠
John Byrne (1940-2023) was one of the most inventive and versatile of all Scotland’s modern artists. As well as being a technically masterful painter, he was a designer of theatre sets and album covers and one of the most notable playwrights of his generation. The Slab Boys (1978) and Tutti Frutti (1981) were landmarks of theatre and TV. He designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of Gerry Rafferty, Billy Connolly, Theatre Set, National Portrait Gallery, Playwright, Modern Artists
JOHN PATRICK BYRNE (1940-2023)
John Byrne (1940-2023) was one of the most inventive and versatile of all Scotland’s modern artists. As well as being a technically masterful painter, he was a designer of theatre sets and album covers and one of the most notable playwrights of his generation. The Slab Boys (1978) and Tutti Frutti (1981) were landmarks of theatre and TV. He designed record covers for Donovan, The Beatles, Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly. His work is held in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of
Watercolour and Caran d'Ache water soluble pastels; 44 x 52 1/2 inches. During the Winter of 1991-2 while working at the Glasgow Print Studio, Byrne produced a series of paintings and prints on the theme of angels, signing them 'Patrick'. In the 1960s, Byrne got his first break in the London art world by calling himself “Patrick”, a name taken from his father. He adopted the personae and painting style of a naive painter. His work was exhibited by the Portal Gallery, although he later admitted his desception. Jean Cocteau, Watercolor Cat, London Art, Magazine Art, Art Market
'L'Ange Noir' by John Byrne, 1991-2. Signed 'Patrick'.
Watercolour and Caran d'Ache water soluble pastels; 44 x 52 1/2 inches. During the Winter of 1991-2 while working at the Glasgow Print Studio, Byrne produced a series of paintings and prints on the theme of angels, signing them 'Patrick'. In the 1960s, Byrne got his first break in the London art world by calling himself “Patrick”, a name taken from his father. He adopted the personae and painting style of a naive painter. His work was exhibited by the Portal Gallery, although he later admitted his desception.
Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print..
'The Owl and the Siren' by John Byrne (mixed media on paper; 37 x 26 cm)
Included in 'John Byrne at 80,' a retrospective exhibition of works in print by the revered Scottish playwright, writer, and artist who turned 80 in 2020. The works were all produced at Glasgow Print Studio from the early 1990s onwards and included a selection of new and exclusive hand-coloured screenprints created at the studio in John's 80th year. The exhibition showcased Byrne’s fluid draughtsmanship and his ability to underscore a raw directness with typical humour. John Byrne began using the Glasgow Print Studio facilities in the 1970s, publishing a significant and diverse body of work in print..
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'Satyr' by John Byrne (bronze sculpture on marble base; 23 cm height)
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting out on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠ Spring Sign, Green Man
'Spring' by John Byrne RSA. Signed 'Patrick'. Ink and watercolour, 24 x 61cm.
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting out on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠
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'Self Portrait' by John Byrne, 1963 (oil on canvas; 101 x 101 cm)
Oil on board in a frame designed by the artist; 30 x 12 inches Gouache, Jock, Art Bin
'What Is It, An Owl?' by John Byrne, 2012
Oil on board in a frame designed by the artist; 30 x 12 inches
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'Leafy Self Portrait' by John Byrne, 2011 (oil).
Picture credit: Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums Collections.
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'Leafy Self Portrait' by John Byrne, 2011 (oil on canvas; 76 x 61 cm))
Collection: Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums Collections
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'Yellow Self Portrait' by John Byrne RSA (oil on panel; 122 x 92cm)
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting out on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠ Fall Signs, Autumn Trees
'Autumn' by John Byrne (signed 'Patrick'). Ink and watercolour, 22.5 x 61cm
Oak leaves were a significant part of John Byrne’s personal iconography. The roots of the motif came from the heading of an article in the ‘Paisley Daily Express’ which John read when he was just starting out on his artistic career: ‘From little acorns…’, the rest being ‘… mighty oak do grow’.⁠ Oak leaves feature in paintings and prints throughout John’s career, sometimes taking centre stage as in this painting and sometimes used as backdrop decorations.⁠
Date created:14 June 2002; printed 2011. Inkjet print: 39.00 x 30.50 cm Stage Designer, Dramatist, Lee Jeffries, Featured Artist, Einstein
John Byrne, 1940 - 2023. Artist, dramatist and stage designer. Photo: David Eustace
Date created:14 June 2002; printed 2011. Inkjet print: 39.00 x 30.50 cm
Photographed by David Eustace on 14 June 2002; printed 2011. David Eustace is a Scottish photographer and director, who is known for his fashion, celebrity and art photography. He took his first photograph of John Byrne in 1989 whilst still at college. John went on to become Eustace's most revisited subject. In 2020, a limited edition portfolio was published, which Eustace refers to as "very personal portfolio" containing twelve of his favourite portraits of a "cherished and wonderful pal." He reflects that the portraits "form cherished memories and moments combined within a frame that offer an insight of a bigger picture." Harris Tweed Suit, Tweed Suits, Tweed Run, Nautical Looks, Grey Fox, Gentleman Style, Book Photography, Mens Street Style
John Byrne (Scottish; 1940-2023). Artist, dramatist and stage designer.
Photographed by David Eustace on 14 June 2002; printed 2011. David Eustace is a Scottish photographer and director, who is known for his fashion, celebrity and art photography. He took his first photograph of John Byrne in 1989 whilst still at college. John went on to become Eustace's most revisited subject. In 2020, a limited edition portfolio was published, which Eustace refers to as "very personal portfolio" containing twelve of his favourite portraits of a "cherished and wonderful pal." He reflects that the portraits "form cherished memories and moments combined within a frame that offer an insight of a bigger picture."
Nearly 30 new paintings, drawings and prints depicting everything from a secret agent, an owl-trainer, a mariner and a look-out to “Teddy Boys” and rock musicians were created by Byrne for his 'Rogues' Gallery' exhibition in 2018, which was the artist first show at the historic Royal Scottish Academy gallery in Edinburgh. Teddy Boys, Mary Oliver, Rogues, Edinburgh, Marines
'The Gardener' by John Byrne RSA, 2018 (Indian ink on scraperboard; 18 x 12 cm)
Nearly 30 new paintings, drawings and prints depicting everything from a secret agent, an owl-trainer, a mariner and a look-out to “Teddy Boys” and rock musicians were created by Byrne for his 'Rogues' Gallery' exhibition in 2018, which was the artist first show at the historic Royal Scottish Academy gallery in Edinburgh.
Well-known as a polymath of prolific output, producing plays, screenplays and stage design alongside his artistic practice, John Byrne’s (1940-2023) idiosyncratic style brought him significant renown. Born in Paisley, Byrne attended Glasgow School of Art (1958-63) where he won the prestigious Bellahouston Award for painting. Standing apart from artistic movements and trends, Byrne’s work is characterised by its narrative threads and macabre themes. Drawing on both memories and the imaginary, his paintings combine technical mastery and an expansive repertoire of visual cues. Visual Cue, Stage Design, Lookout, Macabre, Exhibition
'The Lookout' by John Byrne, 2018 (Indian ink on scraperboard; 17 x 9.5 cm)
Well-known as a polymath of prolific output, producing plays, screenplays and stage design alongside his artistic practice, John Byrne’s (1940-2023) idiosyncratic style brought him significant renown. Born in Paisley, Byrne attended Glasgow School of Art (1958-63) where he won the prestigious Bellahouston Award for painting. Standing apart from artistic movements and trends, Byrne’s work is characterised by its narrative threads and macabre themes. Drawing on both memories and the imaginary, his paintings combine technical mastery and an expansive repertoire of visual cues.
Gouache and pencil on paper; 33 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches. Byrne's swirling “celestial” scene was partly inspired by the famous “all the world’s a stage” monologue from Shakespeare’s 'As You Like It'. It features a black harlequin carrying the sun through the clouds and a flame-haired woman draped in a star-cloth banner pushing the moon through the sky. Cartoons 2014, Cloth Banners, Artist Studio, Surrealism
John Byrne's design for Edinburgh's King's Theatre dome mural, c. 2013
Gouache and pencil on paper; 33 1/2 x 32 1/2 inches. Byrne's swirling “celestial” scene was partly inspired by the famous “all the world’s a stage” monologue from Shakespeare’s 'As You Like It'. It features a black harlequin carrying the sun through the clouds and a flame-haired woman draped in a star-cloth banner pushing the moon through the sky.
Exclusive to the National Galleries of Scotland. Limited edition print reproduction of original acrylic painting on paper; H103 x W101cm. The print was published to celebrate John Byrne's 'Sitting Ducks' exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2014. The original painting was created while Byrne was working on his mural for the ceiling of the King's Theatre in Edinburgh which features similar imagery. Acrylic Painting On Paper, Lithography Art, Unusual Presents
'Moonstruck' by John Byrne, 2014. Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One
Exclusive to the National Galleries of Scotland. Limited edition print reproduction of original acrylic painting on paper; H103 x W101cm. The print was published to celebrate John Byrne's 'Sitting Ducks' exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2014. The original painting was created while Byrne was working on his mural for the ceiling of the King's Theatre in Edinburgh which features similar imagery.
Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One
'Newfoundland' by John Byrne, 2001 (screenprint; 70 x 50 cm).
Collection: Sarah Parvin/The Curious One
In 1971, John Byrne was commissioned to paint an album cover for Donovan entitled HMS Donovan. He also animated a cartoon movie called Old Fashioned Picture Book, inspired by HMS Donovan and including three songs from the album. The movie was scripted by Alan Bennett but only a short length pilot was ever made. Cartoon Movies, A Cartoon, Donovan, Fashion Pictures, Picture Book
Still from John Byrne's animation for Donovan's 'Old Fashioned Picture Book' (1971)
In 1971, John Byrne was commissioned to paint an album cover for Donovan entitled HMS Donovan. He also animated a cartoon movie called Old Fashioned Picture Book, inspired by HMS Donovan and including three songs from the album. The movie was scripted by Alan Bennett but only a short length pilot was ever made.
John Patrick Byrne (1940-2023) was known as ‘one of the most inventive and versatile of all Scotland’s modern artists,' excelling as a painter, printmaker and playwright. Born in Paisley in 1940, he attended both Glasgow and Edinburgh Schools of Art, winning many prestigious awards for painting. A polymath and cultural icon, John continued his work on into his ninth decade. He died on 30 November, age 83. Men With Cats, Carol Ann Duffy, Inventions
'Guy with Cat' by John Byrne, 2019 (oil on scraperboard; 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in)
John Patrick Byrne (1940-2023) was known as ‘one of the most inventive and versatile of all Scotland’s modern artists,' excelling as a painter, printmaker and playwright. Born in Paisley in 1940, he attended both Glasgow and Edinburgh Schools of Art, winning many prestigious awards for painting. A polymath and cultural icon, John continued his work on into his ninth decade. He died on 30 November, age 83.
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'Me and My Wraith' by John Byrne (watercolour on scraperboard)
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'Me and My Shadow' by John Byrne ( mixed media on board; 50 x 40 cm)
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'Rabbit' by John Byrne (gouache on paper; 3.5 x 4.75 inches)
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'Blue Boy with Cat (Wildcat)' by John Byrne, 2005 (mezzotint)
Published by the Glasgow Print Studio.
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'Twixt the Devil & The Deep Blue Sea' by John Byrne, 2016 (oil onpanel; 48 x 72 inches)