The Gallery Celebrates the life and work of the great pioneer of modern art, Scottish Colourist J.D. Fergusson (1874-1961) and dance, his wife Margaret Morris.
J D Fergusson is now best known as one of the celebrated Scottish Colourist painters, while Margaret Morris is recognised for her pioneering work in modern dance. She was also an inspired choreographer, artist, movement therapist and author.
Housed under the one roof at The Fergusson Gallery, their collections tell a fascinating story. Containing artwork, sketchbooks, costume, correspondence, photographs and other extensive archives they illustrate their extraordinary talent and creative energy. They also tell a touching love story of a couple who were together for nearly fifty years.
The research facility is available by appointment.
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5 pm apart from Christmas and New Year public holidays.
Our Collection
J D Fergusson
The collection includes over 4,000 individual works of art, comprising over 150 oil paintings, several thousand works on paper, numerous watercolours and over 20 pieces of sculpture.
In addition, the archive contains more than 1,500...
Keywords
Costume & textiles, Fine art
Fergusson Gallery
Marshall Place
Perth
PH2 8NS
Tel: 01738 783425
Fax: 01738 621152
Email:
museum@pkc.gov.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.pkc.gov.uk/Education+and...
The Entire Collection cared for by Perth and Kinross Council Museums and Art Galleries is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland