Frank Edwin Scott (1863 – 1929): A Parisian Impressionist Painter Frank Edwin Scott was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 27, 1863, into a family steeped in scientific exploration. His father, Robert Falcon Scott, was a renowned Antarctic explorer, and his mother, Eleanor Falconer Scott, possessed an unwavering passion for botany. This upbringing instilled in young Frank a fascination with both the natural world and artistic expression—a duality that would profoundly shape his life’s work. From early childhood, he demonstrated exceptional talent for drawing and painting, honing his sk…