A Life in Rome
Colin Morison was a Scottish art dealer, painter, sculptor, merchant, and art collector. Born in Deskford, Scotland, he studied at King's College in Aberdeen before traveling to Rome, arriving around 1754 or 1755 with the financial support of Lord Findlater. During his time in Rome, he entered the studio of Anton Raphael Mengs to perfect his skills in sculpture and, most notably, painting.
While living in Rome, Morison resided on via San Sebastianello, near the Piazza di Spagna. His professional life was marked by a significant shift after a hunting accident left him nearly blind. Following this incident, he transitioned his focus toward activities related to the art market, antiquities, and serving as a guide. He became a central figure within the British artistic colony in Rome, operating alongside figures such as Gavin Hamilton, Thomas Jenkins, and James Byres.
Artistic Legacy
Morison's known artistic output includes the oil painting on canvas titled Andromache Offering Sacrifice to Hector’s Shade, which dates to approximately 1760. This work is his only known painting. Upon his death in Rome, an inventory of his paintings was compiled; however, many of the works intended for the Royal College of Aberdeen by his will were subsequently requisitioned by the French Government.
Vraag en antwoord
Kan ik de werken van Colin Morison bekijken per kunststroming?
De stromingen waarin Colin Morison werkte, zijn te vinden op de Alle stromingen-pagina van de kunstenaar, waar de kunstwerken per stroming zijn gegroepeerd.
In welke historische periode werkte Colin Morison?
Colin Morison werkte in de Early Modern-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.
Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Colin Morison ontdekken, ingedeeld op onderwerp?
De werken van Colin Morison kunnen per onderwerp worden verkend op de Onderwerpsindex pagina van de kunstenaar.
Waar komt Colin Morison vandaan?
Colin Morison werd geboren in Scotland.
