Background
Robert MacPherson was born on February 27, 1811, in Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
From 1831 to 1835 Robert studied art at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, Scotland where he exhibited portraits between 1835 and 1839.
Robert MacPherson was born on February 27, 1811, in Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom.
From 1831 to 1835 Robert studied art at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh, Scotland where he exhibited portraits between 1835 and 1839.
In 1853 MacPherson obtained a patent from the Minister of Commerce, Art, Industry and Agriculture for a method of making lithographic copies using lithographic stone and steel plates. He is especially remembered for his photographs of architecture and sculpture.
In 1840 Robert went to Rome, Italy. Influenced by a medical colleague, who was also a photographer, MacPherson developed an interest in the new art form. His own work soon surpassed that of his friend and fellow countryman, James Anderson.
Robert was married to Louisa Gerardine (Geddie) Bate.