Alexander Ogston
Artist
Artist Unknown
SitterSitter is
Alexander Ogston
(died 1838)
AssociatedAssociated with
Ogston and Tennant Ltd
(founded c. 1892)
Dateearly 19th Century
Object NamePainting
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall (Frame - Height x Width x Depth): 848 × 977 × 80mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2022.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095669.1
About MeAlexander Ogston founded A. Ogston and Sons, Aberdeen around 1802 (later became Ogston and Tennant with Tennants of Glasgow). Alexander married Helen Milne, of Fyvie (see ABDMS095669.2), and together they had five children – Alexander, George, who died in Australia; Francis, M.D. professor of medical jurisprudence, and dean of the faculty of medicine in Aberdeen University (also known as Sir Alexander Ogston); Sarah and Helen.
William McKinnon and Company Limited
1891 - 1892
Alexander Ogston and Sons
late 19th Century
