Scottish Artist Jack Vettriano Dies at 73 in France

The self-taught painter, known for his iconic work The Singing Butler, achieved immense commercial success despite critical disdain.

Jack Vettriano, born Jack Hoggan in Methil, Fife, was found dead in his apartment in Nice, France, with no suspicious circumstances reported.
Vettriano’s most famous painting, The Singing Butler, became a cultural icon and sold for £744,800 in 2004, setting records for a Scottish painting.
Critics often dismissed his work as kitsch, but Vettriano's art resonated with the public, earning him substantial royalties from reproductions on merchandise.
He was largely self-taught, beginning his journey into art after receiving watercolours as a gift at 21 and drawing inspiration from renowned artists and galleries.
Vettriano’s career included international exhibitions and commissions, with notable admirers such as Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Robbie Coltrane.