Self Portrait - Alexander Mackay
Alexander MacKay established a name for himself as a
portrait painter in Kilmarnock in the second half of the 19th
century.
MacKay came from an accomplished local family: His brother
James MacKay was also an artist, he specialised in
landscapes, and their brother David became Provost of the
town.
Alexander and James both trained at the Trustee's Academy
in Edinburgh.
Object no :
RI_DI_0053872
Collection :
Creator :
Alexander Mackay (1832 - 1898)
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
750 x 640mm
Materials :
oil on canvas
Location :
NA
Accession number :
FA/A157
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
