Market Street Scene, Bruges, 19th Century By James Christie Prowett (1865-1946)

Market Street Scene, Bruges, 19th Century

by James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) 19th Century

Market Street Scene, Bruges, oil on canvas by James Christie Prowess. Original unrestored condition, signed and framed,

Dimensions: 60cm x 50cm framed approx

Biography

James Christie Prowett (1865-1946) was the only son of James Prowett, clockmaker and jeweler in Bannockburn. He was educated at Wilson's Academy and Stirling High School, where he learned art from Edmund Baker. He served as an apprentice to Stirling architect John Allan, but the fine arts had a greater appeal. Prowett studied painting in Paris and Italy and, upon returning to the area, established a shared painting studio at Beaton's Mill near Bannock Burn with another artist, George Smith RSA (1870-1934). Both artists lived in the studio during the summer months and spent the winters in warmer climates. Associated with the Cambuskenneth group of painters, Prowett is best known for his studies of the Belgian city of Bruges, one of his favorite painting places. Prowett exhibited regularly with the Stirling Fine Art Association between 1894 and 1938, and also exhibited with the Glasgow Institute, the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Scottish Society of Watercolourists. The failing sight during the last ten years of his life put an end to his painting. Prowett and his wife Anna Lees lived in Beechville, Cambusbarron from 1891 to 1897, then at 6 Dean Crescent, Stirling until Anna's death in 1937. Four of his paintings are held in Scottish public collections.