Modern

craigie ronald john aitchison

Born 1926 Died 2009 Works span 1952–2004

Craigie Aitchison: A World Painted in Light and Emotion John Ronald Craigie Aitchison (1926–2009) wasn’t a name that frequently graced the pages of art history textbooks, yet his work possesses a quiet intensity, a deeply felt spirituality that continues to resonate with viewers today. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, into a family steeped in both legal and political tradition – his father was a judge and politician – Aitchison’s artistic…

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1952

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2004

last work

Chronological Journey

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craigie ronald john aitchison

1926 – 2009

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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