Adam Christie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1868 |
| Died | 7 May 1950 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Adam Christie (18 September 1868 - 7 May 1950) was a Scottish painter.
Life
editHis father was Laurence Christie (26 January 1842 - 16 November 1918) in Cunningsburgh, Dunrossness.
His mother was Isabella Bain (2 February 1838 - 20 June 1876) from Cunningsburgh. Laurence and Isabella married on 28 November 1867 in Bressay. After Isabella died, Laurence married again, to Sarah Mouat (27 July 1842 - 6 October 1921) on 25 December 1879 in Channerwick.
Adam Christie was born on 18 September 1868 in Cunningsburgh, Dunrossness.
Art
editDeath
editChristie suffered from severe depression and was sent to Sunnyside Hospital in Hillside, Montrose.
He spent almost 50 years in the hospital.
He died on 7 May 1950 in Sunnyside Hospital, Montrose.[1]
He was buried on 11 May 1950 at Sleepyhillock Cemetery, Montrose.
Christie has been dubbed 'The Gentle Shetlander'.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Works
editReferences
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- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19981017/101/0011
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000445/19841220/129/0008
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19970809/102/0010
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000578/19980325/552/0031
- ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000540/19841222/326/0017
Category:1868 births
Category:1950 deaths
Category:Scottish male painters