19th Century

john henry lorimer

Born 1856 Died 1936 Works span 1875–1918

John Henry Lorimer: A Scottish Painter of Domestic Life and Architectural Legacy John Henry Lorimer (1856 – 1936) was a prominent Scottish painter whose artistic output primarily focused on capturing the nuances of everyday life—particularly domestic scenes—and celebrating the grandeur of Kellie Castle, a project inextricably linked to his brother’s architectural endeavors. Born in Edinburgh, Lorimer descended from a family steeped in…

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1875

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1918

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