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Alexander Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 July 1764 |
| Died | 15 May 1824 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Alexander Campbell (3 July 1764 - 15 May 1824) was a Scottish painter.[1] He was also a early travel writer, writing tours of Scotland; and a organist and music master in Edinburgh. Walter Scott was one of his pupils. He studied medicine.
Life[edit]
His father was Colin Campbell.
His mother was Katharine Bower.
Alexander Campbell was born on 3 July 1764 in Edinburgh.
He married Sarah Cargill (1752 - 8 March 1832) in Edinburgh, on 25 May 1790. This was Sarah's second marriage as she first married Major Ranald Macdonell of Keppoch around 1771.
Art[edit]
He was a topographical artist, mainly working in pen and sepia.
His travel book Journey from Edinburgh through parts of North Britain was published in 1802.
Death[edit]
He died on 15 May 1824 in Edinburgh. He is buried in Canongate Churchyard.[2]
Works[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ The Dictionary of Scottish Painters. 1600 to the present. Paul Harris and Julian Halsby. Canongate Publishing. 1990.
- ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102002971/alexander-campbell
Category:1764 births
Category:1824 deaths
Category:Scottish male painters