Joseph Bartholomew Kidd (1808–1889): A Scottish Painter of Highland Landscapes and Audubon Copies Joseph Bartholomew Kidd, born in Edinburgh around 1808, emerged as a prominent figure within the Scottish artistic landscape of the Victorian era. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of John Thomson of Duddingston, establishing him firmly on a path toward mastering watercolor techniques and capturing the sublime beauty of his native Highlands. Early Training & Academic Recognition: Kidd’s dedication to art culminated in his election as one of the original associates of the Roya…