John Henry Lorimer: A Scottish Painter of Domestic Life and Architectural Legacy Born in Edinburgh in 1856, John Henry Lorimer descended from a family deeply rooted in intellectual pursuits; his father, James Lorimer, held a prestigious professorship at Edinburgh University, profoundly shaping young John's academic foundation. This upbringing instilled within him not merely knowledge but also an appreciation for observation and meticulous detail—qualities that would become hallmarks of his artistic style. Educated at Edinburgh Academy and subsequently Edinburgh University, Lorimer honed his…