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This painting was made 70 years after the death of the Scottish Borders artist Tom Scott, RSA, in his memory. Scott was born on 12th October 1854 and died at Leslie Cottage on 31st July 1927. The painting includes the following inscription: 'Grey hills and blue hills that melt away / The beautiful hand is stilled'.

Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge

Hawick

Title

Homage to Tom Scott

Date

1997

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 49.7 x W 100.5 cm

Accession number

PCF88

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

1. Adam Robson 1997 2. TO THE MEMORY OF TOM SCOTT R.S.A. THE EMINENT BORDER ARTIST BORN HERE 12TH OCTR 1854 DIED AT LESLIE COTTAGE 31ST JULY 1927 ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION. 3. Tom Scott A TRIBUTE 70 YEARS ON 4. ...GREY HILLS AND BLUE HILLS THAT MELT AWAY 5.THE BEAUTIFUL HAND IS STILLED

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