Scott, David, c 1843-1847
Scope and Contents
Portrait of David Scott. Caption: "David Scott (Painter) 1806-1849." From an exhibition caption: "David Scott 1806-1849 RSA, history and genre painter Calotype print, Circa 1843-1847".
Dates
- Creation: c 1843-1847
Creator
- From the Collection: Hill, David Octavius, 1802-1870 (Painter and Photographer) (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Adamson, Robert, 1821-1848 (Photographer and Engineer) (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Elliot, Andrew, 1830-1922 ("Senior"; bookseller and publisher) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
From a typed note pasted on the page: "Scott, David (1806-1849), painter; son of Robert Scott (1777-1841) [q. v.]; worked as an engraver, but took to painting, and was one of founders of Edinburgh Life Academy Association, 1827; exhibited at Scottish Academy from 1828, and at Royal Academy, 1840 and 1845; in Italy, 1832. Among his best works are illustrations to the 'Ancient Mariner' and Professor Nichol's 'Architecture of the Heavens.' [li. 16]".
Full Extent
1 photograph
Physical Location
Originally from Volume VI, p. 435. Now in grey box no. 4.
General
LUNA Work Record ID: 0012141
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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