David Foggie RSA 1878 -1948

Incredibly we continued our Annual Exhibitions throughout the years of both the World Wars. A much-anticipated element of these was the opportunity of showcasing select loans. In the 19th Century these had included works from the Collection of HM Queen Victoria, as well as from that of Emperor Napoleon III. Such loans were ceased during the war years. In 1947, a little more than 18 months after the end of the Second World War, local residents and visitors to Edinburgh were treated to a visual feast which went a long...