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The late Sir George Harvey, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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The late Sir George Harvey, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Sir George Harvey, 1876. This eminent Scottish artist, who died at Edinburgh...at the age of seventy, was a veteran member of his profession in North Britain. He was one of the earliest Associates of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1826, and held the office of President after the death of Sir John Watson Gordon, in 1864. He received the honour of knighthood in 1867. The pictures by Sir George Harvey which have gained most public favour are those of historical subjects, and more especially those which represent famous incidents in the history of the Scottish Covenanters...Many of his works have been engraved and published. Sir George Harvey wrote, in 1870, an interesting memoir of the Royal Scottish Academy. He was twice married, but has left no widow surviving his decease'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph captures the late Sir George Harvey, a renowned Scottish artist who passed away in Edinburgh at the age of seventy in 1876. An esteemed figure in the North British art scene, Sir George was one of the earliest Associates of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1826 and held the esteemed position of President after the death of Sir John Watson Gordon in 1864. In 1867, he was bestowed with the honor of knighthood. Sir George Harvey is best known for his paintings of historical subjects, particularly those depicting significant incidents in the history of the Scottish Covenanters. Many of his works have been engraved and published, making them widely accessible to the public. In 1870, Sir George penned an intriguing memoir of the Royal Scottish Academy. He was married twice but has no surviving widow at the time of his death. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1876, offers a glimpse into the life of this influential artist and his significant contributions to the Scottish art scene.
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