David Waterson

Reference:GB 2610 GMA A75
Dates of Creation:1919 - 1927
Physical Description:

Scope and Content
Hardback sketchbook; titled by the artist first page: 'Landscape Environs of Brechin 1920 - 1927'; containing 20 pencil and ink on paper drawings, mostly initialled and dated; signed inside front cover: David Waterson; inscr. on front cover in ink: D.W. 1919.
Administrative / Biographical History
David Waterson was born in Brechin in 1870. After studying at the Edinburgh College of Art, he constructed his own press and taught himself etching. He sent examples of his etching to Seymour Haden, then President of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers, which led to the British Museum requesting a portfolio of 70 etchings for their own collection. Thereafter a long association with Swedish patrons developed, including a friendship with King Gustav. Waterson created mezzotints, but also executed coloured etchings, pastoral drawings and watercolour drawings. He undertook portrait commissions, and became increasingly interested in lettering and illumination, creating the 'Lockit Book' containing the roll of the Freemen of Brechin. He died in Brechin in 1954.
Access Information
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
1 x sketchbook hdk. with pencil and ink on paper drawings
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
Presented by Mrs. D. Waterson through the Hon. Mrs Helen Lubbock 1968