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James Proudfoot (1908–1974), was a Scottish-born British painter, known for his portraits and landscapes.[1][2] He was active in London, from 1937 until 1971.[3]

James Proudfoot
Born	(1908-03-03)March 3, 1908 Perth, Scotland, UK
Died	July 15, 1971(1971-07-15) (aged 63) London, England, UK
Education	Heatherley School of Fine Art, Goldsmiths, University of London
Known for	painting
Spouse	Ellen Pollock

Biography

James Proudfoot was born on 3 March 1908 in Perth, Scotland.[1][3] He attended Perth Academy for high school.[1] Then he studied at Heatherley School of Fine Art in London and Goldsmiths, University of London.[3]

He moved to London in 1937 and in 1945 he married actress Ellen Pollock.[3] He was a portrait painter and amongst his patrons were many actors of stage and screen in London.[3] In the film The Laughing Lady (1946), Proudfoot painted the portraits for the set design.

Proudfoot died on 15 July 1971 in London.[3]

Proudfoot's work is part of the collection at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection,[1] and the Perth Museum and Art Gallery.[3]

References

External links

• James Proudfoot at IMDb

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