Stanley Cursiter

Stanley Cursiter (1887–1976) was a British cartographer, painter and art historian.

Stanley Cursiter in brief

Born
1887
Died
1976
Known for
cartographer, painter, art historian and artist
Place of birth
Kirkwall
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Overview

Born at Kirkwall in 1887, died at Stromness in 1976.

In detail

Stanley Cursiter studied at Edinburgh College of Art and Kirkwall Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Futurism.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Work by Stanley Cursiter is recorded in the collections of Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, National Galleries Scotland, Walker Art Gallery, Scottish National Gallery and Shetland Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Stanley Cursiter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7599553: Stanley Cursiter

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