Samuel Blackburn
Scottish artist
About Samuel Blackburn
Lived 1813 – 1856 (aged 42–43).
Samuel Blackburn (1813–1856) was an early 19th century Scottish portrait painter.
In 1844 he is listed as a "historical and portrait painter" living at 7 London Street in Edinburgh's New Town.
In later life he was based at a luxurious house at 29 Drummond Place in Edinburgh's New Town.
He is buried in Warriston Cemetery.
Known works
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Sir Michael Shaw Stewart, 5th Baronet at Pollok House Thomas Guthrie at Westminster College, Cambridge Thomas Mure of Warriston at Newhailes House Helen Boyle wife of Thomas Mure of Warriston at Newhailes House Sir John Maxwell
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Who was Samuel Blackburn?
Scottish artist
When was Samuel Blackburn born?
Samuel Blackburn was born in 1813.
When did Samuel Blackburn die?
Samuel Blackburn died in 1856.
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