Stewart carmichael biography
- Stewart Carmichael (8 February 1867 – 1950) was a Scottish painter known for his Celtic Revival, Symbolist and historical scenes.
- Stewart Carmichael was a Scottish painter known for his Celtic Revival, Symbolist and historical scenes.
- Painter, decorator and architect, born in Dundee, Angus, where he spent much of his life.
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Stewart Carmichael
Scottish painter (1867–1950)
Stewart Carmichael (8 February 1867 – 1950) was a Scottish painter known for his Celtic Revival, Symbolist and historical scenes.[1] 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".[2]
Early life
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.
Early work
In 1887 he decided to give up on his work as an architect and try his hand as an illustrator in London, where he managed to get employment at the publishers Alexander Strachan & Co.[3]John Duncan and fellow Dundee artist Alec Grieve (1864–1933) were also working in London
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Stewart Allan Carmichael was born May 6, 1899 in Chippewa Township, Mecosta County, Michigan. He played old-time, Michigan-style, dance fiddle for 85 years, from age 7 until his death in 1990 at age 91. In the summer of 1926, Stewart recalled playing for 94 dances. Stewart attended Jep Bisbee's dances in Paris, Michigan and played for the dancing when Bisbee needed a break.
Stewart's unique repertoire covers a span of time that few people are privileged to experience. Stewart was performing and playing "old-time" music before many of our modern "old-time" tunes were even written, giving one a fresh perspective on "old-time".
The small portion of Stewart's repertoire that has been preserved on tape recordings includes tunes taken from old-time quadrilles, popular square dance tunes, singing calls, two-steps and waltzes, as well as a few hymns.
The 2nd edition (2014) of the Stewart Carmichael - Michigan Fiddler tune book is the first edition that has been made available to the general public. Its 70 pages contain Stewart's self-penned biography, his recollection of the origin of
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Stewart Carmichael (1867–1950)
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Renfrewshire Council Collections
Painter, decorator and architect, born in Dundee, Angus, where he spent much of his life. He was educated at the High School and studied art in Dundee, Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. Exhibited extensively at RSA, also at Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and on the continent, Bourne Fine Art, Edinburgh, posthumously showing his work. London County Council and in Dundee the Morris Trust and Liberal Association bought examples. Carmichael signed with his initials, the S enclosed by the C.
Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)
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