Stewart Carmichael - Artist Info

About Stewart Carmichael

  • Biography

    Stewart Carmichael (8 February 1867 – 1950) was a Scottish painter known for his Celtic Revival* Symbolist*and historical scenes. He has been described by the poet and academic Alan Riach as "one of the first truly Modernist Scottish artists, a painter of real stature".

    Carmichael was born in Heathfield Place, Dundee, on 8 February 1867. His first art training was at Peter D Lauder’s Central School of Art. In 1883, Carmichael began to train as an architect with James Hutton while taking evening art classes at Dundee School of Art, based at the High School. It was here that he met fellow artist John Duncan (1866–1945) – their careers would be closely linked for many years.

    In 1887 he decided to give up on his work as an archite...

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