Tom Honeyman

[2] Born near Queen's Park, Glasgow, the son of a life insurance manager Thomas Honeyman (1858–1934) and Elsie Smith (1860–1937),[citation needed] Tom Honeyman studied medicine, graduating at Glasgow University prior to distinguished service with the RAMC overseas in the First World War.

A controversial purchase at the time, both because of its exceptional cost (£8,200) and contemporary style, it hung for many years in Kelvingrove where it still hangs.

It is one of the many jewels of the city's art collection and has proven commercially remunerative, with displays and reproduction fees covering the original cost several times over.

[4] He was the subject of a further book From Dali to Burrell; The Tom Honeyman Story by Jack Webster, published in 1997 by Black &White.

Tom Honeyman was the recipient of the 1943 St Mungo Prize, awarded to the individual who has done most in the previous three years to improve and promote the city of Glasgow.