Founded in 1845, the Glasgow School of Art had by 1900 already established itself as one of Europe'e leading art academics with its staff and students being well represented at exhibitions worldwide. Meanwhile, the leading art journals of the day such as 'The Studio', 'L'Art Décoratif' and 'Dekorative Kunst' were actively promoting work in the so-called 'Glasgow Style' further promoting the School's artistic reputation to a growing international audience.