William Menzies Coldstream

1939

Helen Darbishire, Principal (1931–1945)

Admire William Menzies Coldstream’s 1939 portrait of Helen Darbishire – a dignified realist painting featuring rich colors & impasto texture. A captivating piece of art history.

William Menzies Coldstream

1932

The Table

Explore William Menzies Coldstream’s masterful depiction of ‘The Table,’ a striking black and white landscape painting capturing the essence of Rimini, Italy – a testament to his analytical realism.

William Menzies Coldstream

George Stuart Gordon (1881–1942), President (1928–1942)

Admire William Coldstream's 'George Stuart Gordon,' a striking portrait capturing the subject’s intensity. This oil painting showcases analytical realism and offers a glimpse into a pivotal figure's life.

William Menzies Coldstream

1940

Freesias With A Skull

Experience the moody Impressionistic Realism of Coldstream's 1940 still life, blending vibrant freesias with a stark skull for a contemplation of beauty and decay.

William Menzies Coldstream

1938

Sleeping Cat

A serene moment of intimacy unfolds in William Menzies Coldstream's 1938 masterpiece Sleeping Cat, a tender British realist portrait of a woman and her feline companion that invites you to bring tranquility home.

William Menzies Coldstream

1946

Cripplegate

Discover 'Cripplegate' by William Menzies Coldstream – a captivating oil painting of a historic London cityscape featuring a magnificent church and intricate details. Explore its rich history & artistic brilliance.

William Menzies Coldstream

1946

London Bombed Site 1946 (st Nicholas Coln Abbey And Bow Church)

London Bombed Site 1946 (St Nicholas Coln Abbey and Bow Church) by William Menzies Coldstream (1908–1987), 1946, from British Council Collection. This oil painting portrays the aftermath of WWII bombing in London, featuring St Nicholas Coln Abbey and Bow Church amidst rubble, reflecting Coldstream’s dedication to analytical realism and influencing art education.

William Menzies Coldstream

1945

Rimini, The Opera House

122 Gift from the War Artists' Advisory Committee via the Imperial War Museum, 1946 William Menzies Coldstream 1945 Painting Oil on canvas Government Art Collection (London, United Kingdom) 65 x 79 cm Rimini, the Opera House Explore opera-de-massy in Massy, France! Discover the history of this iconic opera house through exhibits on its architecture, renowned performers & cultural signific