Sir William Russell Flint (1880-1969): A Painter of Women and Spanish Spirit Sir William Russell Flint (1880-1969) was a Scottish artist and illustrator who achieved considerable fame for his watercolour paintings depicting women, particularly in sensual and evocative portrayals. Alongside this distinctive genre, he explored oils, tempera, and printmaking, demonstrating versatility within the artistic landscape of the early 20th century. Born in Edinburgh on April 4, 1880, Flint’s formative years were marked by a rigorous academic education at Daniel Stewart's College followed by enrollment…