George Harvey

George Harvey (1806–1876) was a painter and historian.

Also recorded as Sir George Harvey; George, II Harvey; Sir Harvey; Sir George Frederick Harvey.

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Overview

Born at St. Ninians in 1806, died at Edinburgh in 1876.

In detail

George Harvey studied at Edinburgh College of Art. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Edinburgh. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh and Royal Scottish Academy.

Work by George Harvey is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, National Galleries Scotland, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1507528: George Harvey

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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Plates

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Battle of Drumclog painted by George Harvey engraved by G Greatbach

Battle of Drumclog painted by George Harvey engraved by G Greatbach

G Greatbach after George Harvey · https://archive.org/details/thescotsworthies02wyliuoft/page/n54/mode/1up · Public domain

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