About John Maxwell
Lived 1905 – 1962 (aged 56). John Maxwell was a British painter and landscape painter.
Night Flowers, 1959, Tate Gallery. One of a series of four paintings on the theme of moths, butterflies and flowers.
John Maxwell (12 July 1905 – 3 June 1962) was a Scottish painter of landscapes and imaginative subjects.
Life Born in Dalbeattie Along with Gillies, he was one of the group of artists who became known as The Edinburgh School.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Maxwell?
Scottish painter (1905-1962)
When was John Maxwell born?
John Maxwell was born on 12 July 1905.
When did John Maxwell die?
John Maxwell died on 3 June 1962.
What was John Maxwell's occupation?
John Maxwell was a painter and landscape painter.
What nationality was John Maxwell?
John Maxwell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Maxwell (British artist)
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