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Archibald Thorburn

British wildlife artist (1860-1935) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 75

Archibald Thorburn FZS was a Scottish artist who specialised in wildlife, painting mostly in watercolour. He explored Scotland to sketch birds in the wild, his favourite haunt being the Forest of Gaick near Kingussie in Inverness-shire.

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Awards

Fellow of the Zoological Society of London

About this person

His images of British wildlife were set in front of dramatic backgrounds and were widely reproduced.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1935 · aged 75