Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path

Adam Bruce Thomson (1885-1976) was a quietly impactful artist who taught at the Edinburgh College of Art and exhibited widely. His contribution to twentieth-century Scottish art remains largely unexplored, but a new book and exhibition will explore his life and career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2024
Publisher: Sansom & Co

Adam Bruce Thomson (1885-1976) was a quietly impactful artist of his generation, born in Edinburgh and among the earliest intake of students to train at the newly established Edinburgh College of Art. He went on to have a long-running teaching career at the College, supporting and encouraging successive cohorts. In his own practice, Thomson worked across a range of media, producing etchings, drawings, watercolours, and oil paintings. A committed member of several artist-led societies, he exhibited widely and was well-respected by his peers. However, his contribution to twentieth-century Scottish art remains largely unexplored. "Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path" celebrates the achievements of this talented yet modest figure. It provides an in-depth account of his life and career, charting his creative development and examining his role as a teacher, mentor, and friend to other artists. The book is fully illustrated and draws from previously unseen archival material. It accompanies a major exhibition at Edinburgh's City Art Centre in 2024.

Dimension: 270 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915670144