James Arroll
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James Arroll (20 March 1862 - 20 March 1936) was a Scottish painter. He is known for his landscapes and west coast scenes.The Dictionary of Scottish Painters. 1600 to the present. Paul Harris and Julian Halsby. Canongate Publishing. 1990.
Life
His father was Robert Arroll (10 December 1820 - 6 July 1904), a gardener and nurseryman, from Rhu near Helensburgh, Scotland. It was noted in 1897 that 'Mr. Robert Arroll is one of the few remaining links with old Helensburgh. The grounds of many of the houses were laid out by Mr. Arroll, who had wonderful skill as a landscape gardener, and was noted in competitions for his beautiful models. Their family consisted of 4 sons and 6 daughters, there are 17 grandchildren.'{{Cite web|url=http://archive.org/details/arrolarrollarrel00arro|title=The Arrol, Arroll and Arrell families|first1=John|last1=Arrol|first2=Robert N. (Robert Norman)|last2=Arrol|via=Internet Archive}}
His mother was Mary McCallum (born c. 1827 - 9 October 1907). She was the daughter of Parlane McCallum, a mason, and Mary McAuslan. Robert and Mary married on 21 October 1845.
One of their children was James Arroll. He was born on 20 March 1862 in Rhu, Helensburgh, Scotland.
In 1883 he stayed at North King Street, Helensburgh.The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826 - 1990. Charles Baile de Laperriere. Hilmarton Manor Press. 1991.
He married Marion Ure (18 March 1871 - 30 May 1916) from Maryhill, Glasgow on 30 October 1894 at Rhu. Marion was the daughter of James Ure, a marine engineer, and Elizabeth Scott.
They had two sons James [Jnr] (18 February 1898 - 7 March 1956) and John (23 November 1899 - 14 October 1979).
In 1898 to 1901 James Arroll stayed at 1 Glencairn Terrace, Garelochhead.
Art
In 1883 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: At Roseneath, Gareloch.
In 1884 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: At Camstraddan, Loch Lomond.
In 1899 the auctioneers Robert McTear & Co. were auctioning his works at their saleroom at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow.{{cite web|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000060/18991113/033/0012|title=Glasgow Herald - Monday 13 November 1899 | via= British Newspaper Archive}}
In 1903 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: Fernbreck Glen.
In 1904 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: Early Summer.
In 1906 he exhibited paintings at a local artist exhibition as an adjunct to the Helensburgh Flower Show.{{cite web|url=https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000472/19060824/094/0003|title=Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette - Friday 24 August 1906 | via= British Newspaper Archive}}
Death
Works
Landscape With A Loch is at Paisley Museum and Art Gallery.{{Cite web|url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/landscape-with-a-loch-189850|title=Landscape with a Loch | Art UK|website=artuk.org}}
The River Spey At Glenshee and Rocky Shore At Sunset has been to auction.{{Cite web|url=https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/james-arroll-the-river-spey-at-glenshee-oil-on-142-c-a8cc402c41|title=Sold at Auction: James Arroll, James Arroll The River Spey at Glenshee Oil on}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.adams.ie/89298/JAMES-ARROLL-20TH-CENTURY-89298?view=lot_detail&auction_no=8159|title=LOT:186A | JAMES ARROLL (20TH CENTURY|website=www.adams.ie}}
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