John Macallan Swan

John Macallan Swan (1847–1910) was a painter, sculptor and etcher.

Also recorded as John MacAllan Swan; J. M. Swan; M. J. M. Swan; j.m. swan; Suan; Swan.

John Macallan Swan in brief

Born
1847
Died
1910
Known for
painter, sculptor, etcher, architect, artist and printmaker
Place of birth
Brentford
Contents

Overview

Born at Brentford in 1847, died at Isle of Wight in 1910.

In detail

John Macallan Swan studied at Royal Academy of Arts and Lambeth School of Art. training under Jean-Léon Gérôme, Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret and Jules Bastien-Lepage is recorded. Mary Rankin Swan is recorded as having studied under John Macallan Swan. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, painting and art of sculpture. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are genre, nude, figure and history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris, London and Netherlands. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by John Macallan Swan is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Tate, Royal Academy of Arts, Manchester Art Gallery and Lady Lever Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Macallan Swan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6246180: John Macallan Swan

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