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Artist
b.
1860
–
1935
Archibald Thorburn (1860–1935) was a Scottish artist renowned for his watercolor paintings of British wildlife, particularly birds. Born in Lasswade, Midlothian, Thorburn was the son of a miniaturist for Queen Victoria and received his early artistic training from his father. He later attended the St. John's Wood School of Art in London. Thorburn gained widespread recognition for his illustrations in various ornithological books, including his own four-volume work "British Birds," which remains a seminal text in the field.
Thorburn's art is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, vibrant color palette, and the ability to capture the natural behavior and habitat of wildlife. His paintings often feature birds in their natural settings, rendered with a scientific accuracy that made them valuable both as works of art and as ornithological studies. Thorburn was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy and also served as Vice-President of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
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