Archibald Skirving

נוֹלָד: 1749

מָוֶת: 1819

בִּיוֹגְרַפִיָה:

Archibald Skirving (1749–1819) was a Scottish portrait painter. He was born at Athelstaneford near Haddington. Archibald was born in Athelstaneford near Haddington the son of Adam Skirving. His younger brother Robert joined the army in later life. All three (father and sons) wrote poetry, but it is Adam who is best remembered as a songwriter. After...