John Scott (1849-1919)
John Scott RI, RBA (1849–1919) was an English artist, born in Carlisle, Cumberland. His father and grandfather, both also named John Scott, had a business as gilders and manufacturers of stained glass. He had his early education at Hannah's Academy in Carlisle. He later studied at the Carlisle School of Art, while also working in the family business. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1872, and also showed works at the Carlisle School of Art's exhibition. The local newspaper described his Preparing for Market as of considerable dimensions, very ambitious, but possessed of the elements of real success. He continued his studies in London at Heatherley’s Studio and at the Royal Academy Schools. By 1879 he was living at Cannon Street, London. In that year he exhibited works both at the Royal Academy and in Dublin. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) in 1882 of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours (RI) in 1885. He painted landscapes, religious scenes and genre works in oil and watercolour, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (R.O.I.). Scott's watercolours range from rapid sketches to the highly finished works such as "The Convent Garden" 1911, and "Loves Young Dream". He married Georgiana Ellen Miller of Lechlade, Gloucestershire, at Kensington in August 1887.
“The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Hans Christian Andersen is a captivating fairy tale that unfolds against the backdrop of a pair of storks. These storks winter in Egypt and then migrate to Denmark, where they nest on the chimney of a Viking warrior’s family home. The marsh nearby harbors a dark secret—the wicked Marsh King resides there. The storks, in their timeless wisdom, share stories with their little ones. These tales revolve around moors, reed banks, and other natural wonders. The youngest storks delight in simple nonsense, while the older ones crave deeper meaning and stories related to their own lineage. Among the storks’ narratives, two stand out. The first is the well-known tale of Moses, who was abandoned by his mother on the banks of the Nile. Discovered by the king’s daughter, Moses received an education and went on to achieve greatness. However, the location of his burial remains a mystery. The second story, less widely known, unfolds in the wild moorlands of Wendsyssell—a vast, desolate expanse in northern Jutland. Here, the storks recount the enchanting saga of Helga, a child discovered by a stork and raised by Vikings. By day, she appears as a beautiful but fierce human; by night, she transforms into a gentle yet ugly toad. Helga’s true home lies near the waters of the Nile, where her destiny awaits/ This tale weaves together elements of magic, transformation, and the timeless connection between nature and humanity. Enjoy the journey into Andersen’s mystical world!
“The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Hans Christian Andersen is a captivating fairy tale that unfolds against the backdrop of a pair of storks. These storks winter in Egypt and then migrate to Denmark, where they nest on the chimney of a Viking warrior’s family home. The marsh nearby harbors a dark secret—the wicked Marsh King resides there. The storks, in their timeless wisdom, share stories with their little ones. These tales revolve around moors, reed banks, and other natural wonders. The youngest storks delight in simple nonsense, while the older ones crave deeper meaning and stories related to their own lineage. Among the storks’ narratives, two stand out. The first is the well-known tale of Moses, who was abandoned by his mother on the banks of the Nile. Discovered by the king’s daughter, Moses received an education and went on to achieve greatness. However, the location of his burial remains a mystery. The second story, less widely known, unfolds in the wild moorlands of Wendsyssell—a vast, desolate expanse in northern Jutland. Here, the storks recount the enchanting saga of Helga, a child discovered by a stork and raised by Vikings. By day, she appears as a beautiful but fierce human; by night, she transforms into a gentle yet ugly toad. Helga’s true home lies near the waters of the Nile, where her destiny awaits/ This tale weaves together elements of magic, transformation, and the timeless connection between nature and humanity. Enjoy the journey into Andersen’s mystical world!
