James Proudfoot (UK 1908-1971)

 

Sun on a House, Dieppe (1937)

oil on canvas 64.1 x 76.8 cm

James Proudfoot (1908–1971) was a Scottish-born British painter, known for his portraits and landscapes. He studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art and Goldsmiths, University of London, later moving to London in 1937. His work was exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Royal Academy (RA), Royal Scottish Academy (RSA), and the Paris Salon. Proudfoot was also a member of the Chelsea Arts Club and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI).

His paintings often depicted actors and theatrical figures, including Ellen Pollock, whom he married in 1945. Some of his notable works include "Sun on a House, Dieppe" (1937), "Peter Ustinov" (1921–2004), and "Perth Rooftops in Snow". His art is part of collections at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection and Perth Museum and Art Gallery