William Nicholson
Alexander Cameron, 1747 - 1828. Scottish Catholic bishop
About this artwork
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artist:William NicholsonScottish (1781 - 1844)
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title:Alexander Cameron, 1747 - 1828. Scottish Catholic bishop
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date created:Unknown
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after:William NicholsonScottish (1781 - 1844)
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materials:Etching on paper
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measurements:Height: 8.25 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1934
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accession number:SP V 359.1
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William Nicholson
William Nicholson
Born in Northumberland, Nicholson was a self-taught artist who began his career painting miniature portraits. By 1820 he had settled in Edinburgh. He was a founder member of the Royal Scottish Academy and served as its first Secretary between 1826 and 1830. He exhibited every year at the Royal...
