Alexander J. Musgrove

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Alexander Johnson Musgrove (1881–1952) was a Scottish-born Canadian artist.

Life[]

He was born in Edinburgh, and studied at the Glasgow School of Art. Musgrove moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and founded the Western Art Academy.[1] He helped found the .[2]

Musgrove died in Winnipeg.[3] In 1986, a retrospective was held of his work.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Gordon Goldsborough. "Memorable Manitobans: Alexander Johnston Musgrove (1882-1952)". Mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  2. ^ "Manitoba Society of Artists - Manitoba Society of Artists". Mbsa.ca. 2012-09-04. Archived from the original on 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  3. ^ "Artist/Maker Name "Musgrove, Alex J. (Alexander Johnston)" | Search | Artists in Canada | Canadian Heritage Information Network". Rcip-chin.gc.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  4. ^ Nancy E. Dillow. "Holdings: The forgotten innovator, Alexander J. Musgrove / | York University Libraries". Library.yorku.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-18.

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