The Scottish Painter's Record
James Hall was a Scottish painter active during the first half of the nineteenth century. Born in 1797, his life and output are documented through archival records and specific surviving works. He died in 1854, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the regional artistic output of his era. His presence in the historical record is confirmed by the National Archives and various museum collections.
His technical contribution is anchored by specific pieces such as 'Show Jamie', painted in 1842. This work exists within the collections of Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, providing a tangible link to his practice. The survival of such works allows for a direct assessment of his ability to capture subject matter within the constraints of mid-century Scottish painting.
Historical Documentation
The significance of Hall's career is found in the administrative and archival traces he left behind. He is not a figure of myth, but a documented professional whose existence is verified by the following:
- The National Archives of the UK, which maintains records related to his life and profession.
- The Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which holds his 1842 work.
- The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, which provides a biographical framework for his life from 1797 to 1854.
His legacy is one of concrete historical fact rather than abstract reputation. He functioned within the established artistic structures of Scotland, contributing to the visual history of the period through documented paintings and professional registration.
Vraag en antwoord
Is er een tijdlijn van de werken van James Hall?
Er bestaat een tijdlijn van de werken van James Hall: op de Chronologie kunstwerken pagina van de kunstenaar staan de kunstwerken in chronologische volgorde van creatie.
Waar komt James Hall vandaan?
James Hall werd geboren in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Is er een chronologisch overzicht van James Hall?
De carrière van James Hall ontvouwt zich periode voor periode op de Loopbaanoverzicht pagina van de kunstenaar: een horizontale tijdlijn van de kunstwerken, gegroepeerd in hoofdstukken per carrièreperiode.
Onder welke andere namen is James Hall bekend?
James Hall staat ook bekend onder de namen Джеймс Холл.
