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1911 Edinburgh - 1982. Known for: Sculpture.
John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at... Read full biography
John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at The Royal Scottish Academy School and worked under Alexander Carrick. After this he traveled Europe,... Read full biography
John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at The Royal Scottish Academy School and worked under Alexander Carrick. After this he traveled Europe, including Copenhagen, Athens, Florence and Greece, coming back to take-up a position of Master Of Sculpture at Kings College, (now Newcastle University) in 1939. In addition to his role as a teacher he... Read full biography
John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at The Royal Scottish Academy School and worked under Alexander Carrick. After this he traveled Europe, including Copenhagen, Athens, Florence and Greece, coming back to take-up a position of Master Of Sculpture at Kings College, (now Newcastle University) in 1939. In addition to his role as a teacher he regularly exhibited works and undertook commissions. Notable commissions: . "The Family Group", Shield Field Estate Housing Committee 1959, Newcastle . "Seahorse Heads", Tower of Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1968. "St. Michael" and "Mother and... Read full biography
John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at The Royal Scottish Academy School and worked under Alexander Carrick. After this he traveled Europe, including Copenhagen, Athens, Florence and Greece, coming back to take-up a position of Master Of Sculpture at Kings College, (now Newcastle University) in 1939. In addition to his role as a teacher he regularly exhibited works and undertook commissions. Notable commissions: . "The Family Group", Shield Field Estate Housing Committee 1959, Newcastle . "Seahorse Heads", Tower of Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne 1968. "St. Michael" and "Mother and Child", Church Of St. Michael & All Saints, Christchurch New Zeal... Read full biography
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John Robert Murray McCheyne R.S.A. was born in Edinburgh in 1911. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and later studied at The Edinburgh College Of Art. He was awarded the Chalmers Bursary at The Royal Scottish Academy School and worked under Alexander Carrick.
After this he traveled Europe, including Copenhagen, Athens, Florence and Greece, coming back to take-up a position of Master Of Sculpture at Kings College, (now Newcastle University) in 1939. In addition to his role as a teacher he regularly exhibited works and undertook commissions.
Notable commissions:
"The Family Group", Shield Field Estate Housing Committee 1959, Newcastle
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