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Adam Christie | |
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| Born | 18 September 1868 |
| Died | 7 May 1950 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Adam Christie (18 September 1868 - 7 May 1950) was a Scottish painter.
Life[edit]
His father was Laurence Christie (26 January 1842 - 16 November 1918) in Cunningsburgh, Dunrossness.
His mother was Isabella Bain (2 February 1838 - 20 June 1876) from Cunningsburgh. Laurence and Isabella married on 28 November 1867 in Bressay. After Isabella died, Laurence married again, to Sarah Mouat (27 July 1842 - 6 October 1921) on 25 December 1879 in Channerwick.
Adam Christie was born on 18 September 1868 in Cunningsburgh, Dunrossness.
Art[edit]
Death[edit]
Christie suffered from severe depression and was sent to Sunnyside Hospital in Hillside, Montrose.
He spent almost 50 years in the hospital.
He died on 7 May 1950 in Sunnyside Hospital, Montrose.[1]
He was buried on 11 May 1950 at Sleepyhillock Cemetery, Montrose.
Christie has been dubbed 'The Gentle Shetlander'.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Works[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131105768/adam-christie?_gl=1*5j9y96*_gcl_au*MTY3NjkzMTU0OC4xNzA2NDgwNDkw*_ga*MjAzNjU1NjA5Mi4xNzA2NDgwNDg5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*YWZiOTUzZDUtYWIyYi00YzMyLWEzN2QtZjMzOTJhMjVkMzVkLjIuMS4xNzA2NDkxMzgwLjExLjAuMA..*_ga_6R6RRSB9ZD*YWZiOTUzZDUtYWIyYi00YzMyLWEzN2QtZjMzOTJhMjVkMzVkLjIuMS4xNzA2NDkxMzgwLjAuMC4w
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19981017/101/0011
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19841220/129/0008
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19970809/102/0010
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19980325/552/0031
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19841222/326/0017
Category:1868 births
Category:1950 deaths
Category:Scottish male painters