Fulton Mackay (1922-1987) - 1983 Oil Provencal Landscape, Fuveau

Description

A wonderfully bold impressionist landscape of the French countryside by the Scottish actor, playwright and artist Fulton Mackay (1922-1987). Well presented in a gilt effect frame with linen slip. Inscribed to the reverse is "To Jimmy, on his birthday, with love and admiration Sheila and Fulton, 15 May 1983". Also inscribed with the title and location. Signed and dated to the reverse. On board.

Condition

In fine condition overall. Minor marks to the frame.

Size

18.4 x 24.2cm (7.2" x 9.5")
Framed Size: 36.5 x 41.8cm (14.4" x 16.5")

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Artist Biography

William Fulton Beith Mackay OBE (1922-1987) was a Scottish actor and playwright, best known for his role as prison officer Mr. Mackay in the 1970s television sitcom Porridge. Mackay was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was brought up in Clydebank by a widowed aunt after the death of his mother from diabetes. His father was employed by the NAAFI. On leaving school, he trained as a quantity surveyor and later volunteered for the Royal Air Force in 1941 but was not accepted because of a perforated eardrum. He then enlisted with the Black Watch and he served for five years during the Second World War, which included three years spent in India. Mackay was married to Irish actress Sheila Manahan. He did much work for the Glasgow children's charity Child and Family Trust. He was awarded the OBE in 1984 and greatly enjoyed oil painting.