Revered Scottish artist Jack Vettriano dies aged 73
Painter best known for his work The Singing Butler was found dead at his apartment in Nice on Saturday
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has died in France aged 73.
Vettriano, who was born Jack Hoggan, in Methil, Fife, was found on Saturday in his apartment in Nice, his publicist said.
It is understood there are no suspicious circumstances around his death.
His works garnered international acclaim, leading to exhibitions in cities such as Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and New York.
His 1992 painting the The Singing Butler is among his most famous works and shows an elegant couple dancing on a storm-swept beach accompanied by their butler and maid, becoming a best-selling image in Britain.
Among those to have acquired Vettriano paintings were Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Tim Rice and Robbie Coltrane.
The Singing Butler is one of Jack Vettriano’s most famous works
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Vettriano left school at 15 to become a mining engineer but took up painting after a girlfriend gave him a box of watercolours for his 21st birthday.
The self-taught artist drew inspiration from works at Kirkcaldy Galleries, studying paintings from artists such as Samuel Peploe and William McTaggart so intently that he feared arousing the suspicions of gallery staff.
His breakthrough came in 1998 when he submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy's annual show and both sold on the first day, inspiring him to become a full-time artist.
His publicist said in a statement: "Jack Vettriano's passing marks the end of an era for contemporary Scottish art.
"His evocative and timeless works will continue to captivate and inspire future generations."
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