William Scott, R.A. (1913-1989)

In the present work Scott has confined the figure within the limits of the paper's space. Of another work Bending Figure I, Norbert Lynton said 'The figure can be seen as standing but bending down quite sharply to fix one stocking with its right arm, rather crudely indicated. The left arm, also slight, is bent so that the hand touches the back of the almost faceless head. This makes better sense if the figure is shown seated on the horizontal sheet of paper' (William Scott, London, 2004, p. 400).


Sarah Whitfield is currently preparing the Catalogue Raisonné of works in oil by William Scott. The William Scott Foundation would like to hear from owners of any work by the artist so that these can be included in this comprehensive catalogue or in future projected catalogues. Please write to Sarah Whitfield c/o Christie's, 20th Century British Art Department, 8 King Street, London, SW1Y 6QT.