Background
Johnson, Borough was born on December 9, 1866 in Shifnal, Shropshire. Son of Doctor C. H. Johnson, Justice of the Peace.
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Borough Johnson
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Studied at Art training at Slade School under Professor Legros. Also studied at Bushey in the Herkomer school.
Career
Exhibitor at Paris Salons, New Gallery, Royal Academy, Institute of Painters in Oil Colours, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Society of British Artists, and International Exhibitions, et cetera Painter of figure subjects of a realistic and dramatic type, such as A Salvation 1074 Army Shelter, The Message of Peace, et cetera Former picture bought by Australia for Melbourne National Gallery.
President of the Black Frame Club.
Painter of subject lectures, portraits, et cetera Member of Institute of Oil Painters, 1904, resigned, 190S. Rhode Island Resigned, 1904.
Membership
Royal Society of British Artists, 1895.
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Royal Society of British Artists, 1895. Club; Painter of subject lectures, portraits, etc.; b. Shifnal, Salop, 9 Dec. 1866; s. of Dr. C. H. Johnson, J.P.; m. e. d. of Rev. James George of Norfolk. Educ.: Art training at Slade School under Prof. Legros; also studied at Bushey in the Herkomer school; exhibitor at Paris Salons, New Gallery, Royal Academy, Institute of Painters in Oil Colours, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Society of British Artists, and International Exhibitions, etc.; painter of figure subjects of a realistic and dramatic type, such as A Salvation 1074 Army Shelter, The Message of Peace, etc.; former picture bought by Australia for Melbourne National Gallery. Publications: frequent contributor of pencil drawings to The Studio magazine; writer on “ How to use a lead pencil ” in above magazine, and the Drawings of Michelangelo. Address: 2 Paragon, Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey.
