The Life and Art of William Borthwick Johnstone
Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, William Borthwick Johnstone was a Scottish painter, art collector, and gallery curator. Though he initially entered the legal profession, he ultimately devoted himself to painting, beginning his contributions to the Royal Scottish Academy in 1836. He studied miniature-painting under Robert Thorburn in London and attended the antique class of the Trustees' Academy under the direction of William Allan. His travels included a visit to Italy in 1842, where he resided in Venice and Rome.
His artistic output evolved from early landscapes and familiar subjects toward more elaborate historical paintings. Notable works include:
Curatorial Legacy and Collections
Beyond his own canvas, Johnstone was a prominent connoisseur and collector. He played a significant role in the formation of the National Gallery of Scotland, serving as its first principal curator. In this capacity, he drew up the Descriptive and Historical Catalogue of the gallery and worked to enrich the collection through his negotiation skills.
An indefatigable collector, his personal holdings included works of art, objects of antiquity, arms, and armour. Following his death in Edinburgh, his collection underwent a six days' sale at Chapman's auction-rooms. His expertise also extended to writing on art subjects for periodicals and the daily press.
Vraag en antwoord
Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van William Johnstone bekijken, gesorteerd op sfeer?
Op de Sfeercollectie van William Johnstone zijn de kunstwerken van de kunstenaar gerangschikt op stemming.
Kan ik de kunstwerken van William Johnstone sorteren op kleur?
Op de Sorteren op kleur-pagina zijn de kunstwerken van William Johnstone gesorteerd op kleur.
Hoe kan ik het werk van William Johnstone chronologisch volgen?
Er bestaat een tijdlijn van de werken van William Johnstone: op de Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar staan de kunstwerken in chronologische volgorde van creatie.
Kan ik het kleurgebruik van William Johnstone in al het werk bestuderen?
De Kleurenpalet van de kunstenaar van William Johnstone presenteert het kleurprofiel van het oeuvre van de kunstenaar.
