Alexander J. Musgrove

Alexander Johnson Musgrove (1881–1952) was a Scottish-born Canadian artist.

Life He was born in Edinburgh, and studied at the Glasgow School of Art. Musgrove moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1913 to become Principal of the Winnipeg School of Art. Shortly after arriving, he gave a talk and said:Canada. so far, has not a distinct school of painting...such a school...would possibly obtain its inspiration from the clear skies, the great plains, and the mountains of the west. He left the position in 1921, when he opened the Western Art Academy. He founded the Winnipeg Sketch Club in 1914 and he helped to reinvigorate the Manitoba Society of Artists in 1925, being a regular exhibitor at its shows. He helped found the Manitoba Society of Artists.

Musgrove died in Winnipeg. In 1986, a retrospective was held of his work.