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Alexander Campbell
Born(1764-07-03)3 July 1764
Died15 May 1824(1824-05-15) (aged 59)
NationalityScottish

Alexander Campbell (3 July 1764 - 15 May 1824) was a Scottish painter.[1] He was also a early travel writer, writing tours of Scotland; and a organist and music master in Edinburgh. Walter Scott was one of his pupils. He studied medicine.

Life

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His father was Colin Campbell.

His mother was Katharine Bower.

Alexander Campbell was born on 3 July 1764 in Edinburgh.

He married Sarah Cargill (1752 - 8 March 1832) in Edinburgh, on 25 May 1790. This was Sarah's second marriage as she first married Major Ranald Macdonell of Keppoch around 1771.

Art

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He was a topographical artist, mainly working in pen and sepia.

His travel book Journey from Edinburgh through parts of North Britain was published in 1802.

Death

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He died on 15 May 1824 in Edinburgh. He is buried in Canongate Churchyard.[2]

Works

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References

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  1. ^ The Dictionary of Scottish Painters. 1600 to the present. Paul Harris and Julian Halsby. Canongate Publishing. 1990.
  2. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102002971/alexander-campbell


Category:1764 births Category:1824 deaths Category:Scottish male painters