About Samuel Jackson
Lived 1794 – 1869 (aged 74). Samuel Jackson was a British watercolorist and artist.
Samuel Jackson (31 December 1794 – 8 December 1869) was an English watercolourist and oil painter who has been called the "father" of the Bristol School of art.
The Braikenridge Collection, which holds many of his works, is in the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Samuel Jackson?
English painter (1794-1869)
When was Samuel Jackson born?
Samuel Jackson was born on 31 December 1794 in Bristol.
When did Samuel Jackson die?
Samuel Jackson died on 8 December 1869 in Clifton.
What was Samuel Jackson's occupation?
Samuel Jackson was a watercolorist and artist.
What nationality was Samuel Jackson?
Samuel Jackson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Samuel Jackson (artist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Jackson. https://biography.guide/samuel-jackson-watercolorist/
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