Sam Bough, RSA, the Rivers in Bohemia
Published in May 1998
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-85776-230-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a study of a fascinating and gifted 19th century artist, who from humble beginnings in Carlisle went on to become a major figure in Scottish art. Bough was known as an eccentric Bohemian but this work reveals his oth er side. '
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
colour & b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85776-230-3 (9781857762303)
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Persons
Born and educated in Carlisle, Gil Hitchon worked as a journalist and editor before retraining as a social worker. His interest in Sam Bough dates back 20 years when he first researched an article for the centenary of his death. Pat Hitchon has lived in Cumbria for most of her life. She worked for Cumbria Country Council until 1994. She is Senior Finance Officer for Cumbria Careers Ltd. Her interests include fashion design and the history of art, and she is an enthusiastic visitor of art galleries.