William Robson, Artist, 1863 ~ 1950

William Robson lived and painted in Italy from 1883 until 1896, and in Scotland from 1896 until 1950.
He married Carmela Spadaro while living in Capri ~ their marriage was long and happy and
they had seven children.

There are early photographs and letters sent to him during the years that he lived in Italy from
his contemporaries, Francis Maughan, Harold Speed, Charles Forbes, William P Andrews
and Enrico Castellaneta.

There are also letters relating to his life after he returned to live in Scotland from A.E.Hornel,
Charles Forbes, Robert Burns, Charles Mackie, James Cadenhead, William McTaggart,
and Harold Speed, and invitations and cuttings relevant to this period.

These letters and photographs give a glimpse into the lives of the artists and writers of this period,
and give the impression of fellow spirits who were 'doing their thing', painting, writing, often far
from home and missing the companionship of friends, yet this and material gain was repeatedly
set aside in order to be where they could work best.


Enter here to read and see the letters and photographs from
W. Robson's life in Italy and Scotland.

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