Archibald Robertson (painter), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Archibald Robertson (painter)

Scottish-American artist

Date of Birth: 08-May-1765

Place of Birth: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 06-Dec-1835

Profession: painter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Archibald Robertson (May 8, 1765 – December 6, 1835) was a Scottish born painter who operated the Columbian Academy of Painting in New York with his brother Alexander.
Known for his miniature portrait paintings, he was asked to paint George and Martha Washington soon after coming to the United States from Scotland.
He also made watercolor landscape paintings and engravings.
His book Elements of the Graphic Arts was published in 1802.