About John Scott
Lived 1850 – 1919 (aged 68–69). John Scott was a British painter.
John Scott RI, RBA (1849–1919) was an English artist, born in Carlisle.
Life Scott was born at 23 Rickergate, Carlisle, Cumberland, on 23 August 1849. He had his early education at Hannah's Academy in Carlisle. He later studied at the Carlisle School of Art, while also working in the family business. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1872, and also showed works at the Carlisle School of Art's exhibition. The local newspaper described his Preparing for Market as "of considerable dimensions, very ambitious, but possessed of the elements of real success."
Family He married Georgiana Ellen Miller of Lechlade, Gloucestershire, at Kensington in August 1887. They had no children.
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Who was John Scott?
English landscape painter (1850-1919)
When was John Scott born?
John Scott was born in 1850.
When did John Scott die?
John Scott died in 1919.
What was John Scott's occupation?
John Scott was a painter.
What nationality was John Scott?
John Scott was British.
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· DBpedia: John Scott (1849–1919)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Scott. https://biography.guide/john-scott-painter/
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