19th Century

William Harrison Scarborough

Born 1812 Died 1871 Works span 1840–1840

William Harrison Scarborough: A Tennessee Painter Capturing Southern Elegance William Harrison Scarborough (November 7, 1812 – August 16, 1871) stands as a significant figure in American portraiture of the mid-nineteenth century, particularly renowned for his meticulous renderings of aristocratic families and prominent individuals inhabiting Tennessee and South Carolina during the antebellum period. Born in Dover, Tennessee—the son of…

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1840

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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William Harrison Scarborough

1812 – 1871

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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