John Armstrong
Hugh Blair, 1718 - 1800. Divine and author
About this artwork
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artist:John Armstrong (1893 - 1973) British
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title:Hugh Blair, 1718 - 1800. Divine and author
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date created:Published 1812
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after:David Martin (1737 - 1797) Scottish
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materials:Line engraving on paper
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measurements:17.14 x 8.89 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Bequeathed by William Finlay Watson 1886
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accession number:SP IV 17.8
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John Armstrong
John Armstrong
Despite a brief spell at St John’s Wood School of Art in London, Armstrong was largely self-taught as an artist. Following service during World War I he became friends with the actress Elsa Lanchester who ran a late-night theatre club. This led to his involvement in stage and costume design. As a...