Background
Crosbie was born in Hankow, China of Scottish parents.
Crosbie was born in Hankow, China of Scottish parents.
The family returned to Glasgow in 1926, where Bill attended Glasgow Academy and, from 1932 to 1934, the Glasgow School of Artist From 1937 to 1939 Crosbie lived in Paris, where he studied under Léger and Maillol.
His work hangs in all major museums and galleries in Scotland and is part of the Royal Collection. On leaving art school he travelled in Europe on a Haldane Travelling Scholarship. He describing his time in Leger"s studio as one of my proudest experiences.