John Thomson (painter)
John Thomson (born September 1, 1778 in Dailly , Ayrshire , † October 28, 1840 in Duddingston ) was a Scottish landscape painter and followed his father as parish priest.
Life
Thompson was passionate about drawing and painting from an early age . Inspired by the beauty of Ayrshire, he developed a particular predilection for depictions of landscapes. From 1791 he studied law and theology at the University of Glasgow , and then continued his studies for the ministry at the University of Edinburgh . During his time in Edinburgh Thomson found entry into artistic circles and made the acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott and Alexander Nasmyth ; the latter also gave him lessons. After his father's death, Thomson succeeded Dailly as pastor in 1800. He was later transferred to the Duddingston Ward, where he served until his death.
Regardless of his professional career, Thomson continued to paint as an amateur. He had his own studio for this in the so-called Duddingston Tower, which was built in 1825 by the Duddingston Curling Society . The move to Duddingston enabled him to renew his contacts with the Edinburgh art scene and to develop himself artistically.
Thomson preferred to paint in the great outdoors. By emulating popular painters such as Gaspard Poussin , Henry Raeburn, and William Turner , he developed a sweeping romantic style. The increasing recognition also resulted in considerable commercial success. He was also an honorary member of the Royal Institution for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts in Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy .
literature
- Entry: John Thomson. In: 11th Edition Encyclopedia Britannica from 1911, Volume 26, p. 875.
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| SURNAME | Thomson, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish landscape painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 1, 1778 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dailly , Ayrshire |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 28, 1840 |
| Place of death | Duddingston |