George Wyllie

George Wyllie (1921–2012) was a British sculptor.

Also recorded as George Ralston Wyllie.

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Overview

Born at Shettleston in 1921, died at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in 2012.

In detail

George Wyllie studied at Allan Glen's School. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Society of Scottish Artists.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Wyllie”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5546562: George Wyllie

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Plates

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Ship sculpture In Kelvingrove Park, near the Museum Art Gallery. Made from Lanarkshire Steel Co. girders.

Ship sculpture In Kelvingrove Park, near the Museum Art Gallery. Made from Lanarkshire Steel Co. girders.

Thomas Nugent · From geograph.org.uk · CC BY-SA 2.0

The picture record
Temple 2000 by George Wyllie, commemorating the Rolls Royce factory at Cooke Street off Stretford Road in Hulme

Temple 2000 by George Wyllie, commemorating the Rolls Royce factory at Cooke Street off Stretford Road in Hulme

Ceropegius · CC BY-SA 3.0

The picture record

Elsewhere in Sculpture

For owners

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