Jessie Ramage
Born(1849-11-12)12 November 1849
Died22 April 1913(1913-04-22) (aged 63)
NationalityScottish

Jessie Ramage (c. 1849 - 22 April 1913) was a Scottish painter.

Life

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Her father was the artist James Ramage (1824 - 21 November 1887). Her mother was Margaret McIntosh (1826 - 24 June 1876). James and Margaret married in 1845.

Jessie Ramage was one of their 4 children, born c. 1849.

8 West Brighton Crescent, Portobello

17 Millerfield Place, Edinburgh

17 Torpichen Street, Edinburgh

She married John Brown Abercromby on 19 April 1877 in Edinburgh.

They had 2 sons James Ramage Abercromby (1879 - 1948) and Robert Clarence Abercromby (3 June 1884 - 9 December 1961), both also became artists.

In 1869 she exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy her works: The Bagpiper and The Favourite Kitten.[1]

In 1888 she exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy her work: Our Boys.[2]

Death

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She died on 22 April 1913 in Edinburgh at Morningside Asylum. The value of her estate was given as £139 and 3 shillings.

References

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  1. ^ The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.
  2. ^ The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.


Category:1849 births Category:1913 deaths Category:Scottish women painters