Etcher and painter. Born at Newmill, Foveran, near Newburgh, Scotland. Self taught artist, he printed his early etchings using a mangle. He was an artist at the western front in World War I, and was appointed official war artist to the Palestine Expeditionary Force. After marrying the artist Marguerite Huntsberry, they moved to New York and he became an American citizen. Died at his home El Foolk, Tangier, Morocco.
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James McBey
History painter. Born Paris but brought up in England. Director of the National Gallery and President of the Royal Academy. Died at his house and studio, 70 Addison Road, Kensington.
Painter. Born Budapest. In 1907 moved to London and stayed, though he often travelled for portrait commissions which included many royal families. His good relations with what became the enemy in...
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