William Johnstone
William Johnstone (1804–1868) was a painter.
Also recorded as William Borthwick Johnstone
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Biography
Born at Edinburgh in 1804, died in Edinburgh in 1868.
Training under Robert Thorburn is recorded. The recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is landscape painting and history painting. Robert Thorburn is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Edinburgh.
Work by William Johnstone is recorded in the collections of National Galleries Scotland.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.
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