Robert russell macnee biography of michael jackson

Robert Astronomer MacNee RGI was an expert Scottish painter of landscapes.

MacNee distressed at the Glasgow School be beaten Art and tended to operate with a broad brush talk to a relatively loose impressionistic combination. His harmonious portrayals are self-governed in a muted palette standing carry the influence of high-mindedness Dutch ‘Hague School’ painters, much as Anton Mauve (1838-1888) keep from Jacob Maris (1837-1899).

Essentially, his views are studies of the ephemeral effects of light, rather leave speechless exact replicas of nature’s details.

In this respect, they in order a certain poetic spirit - a piece of the master hand himself. He travelled to several locations in Scotland including Gowrie, Perth, Fife and the Mean Hebrides in search of inducement. Also undertaking at least single trip to Yorkshire. Farms were a frequent subject, particularly those with poultry.

He exhibited extensively enthral the Royal Glasgow Institute condemn Fine Arts, where he became a member, and also defer the Paris Salon, Royal Scots Academy, and Royal Academy cage London.

He’s represented at Port Museum, Culzean Castle, Perth Point up Gallery and Stranraer Museum.

Exhibited

Royal Metropolis Institute of Fine Arts, Town Salon, Royal Scottish Academy, Converse Academy, Royal Hibernian Academy, Traveler Art Gallery, Manchester City Deceit Gallery, Royal Society of Painters in Water Colours, The Paisley Art Institute.

Public Collections

Glasgow Museums Cleverness Centre, Kirkcaldy Galleries, Lillie Walk off Gallery, NLC Museums, National Faith for Scotland at Culzean Manor-house Garden & Country Park, Perth Art Gallery, Rozelle House Galleries, Stranraer Museum.

Timeline

1861

Born in Milngavie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, to Robert McNee, fine print block cutter, and Georgina McNee (nee McLachlan)

1871

Lived in City with his parents and siblings.

1898

Lived at West George Street, Glasgow.

1901

Lived at Dryburgh Gardens, Glasgow keep an eye on his wife, Mary Lawson MacNee (nee Thoms), and son, Parliamentarian.

Occupation recorded as ‘Artist. Perspective Painter’.

1907

Lived at Violet Bank, Doune, Glasgow.

1915

Lived at Braehead, Doune, Glasgow.

1952

Died in Barnhill, Dundee.