Background
Irwin, David George was born on June 24, 1933 in London. Son of George and Doris (Tetlow) Irwin.
Irwin, David George was born on June 24, 1933 in London. Son of George and Doris (Tetlow) Irwin.
Bachelor in Modern History, Oxford (England) University, 1956; Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy In History of Art, London U., 1961.
Lecturer history of fine art, Glasgow (Scotland) U., 1959-1970; professor of history of art, head department, Aberdeen (Scotland) U., since 1970. Exhibition committee member Council of Europe, London, 1970-1972, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany, 1985-1987. Exhibition organizer for other bodies including Scottish Arts Council.
Fellow Society Antiquaries of London, Royal Society Arts. Member British Society for 18th Century Studies (president), Scottish Arts Council (committee member), Walpole Society (committee member), Aberdeen Art Gallery (committee member), Architectural Heritage Society Scotland (committee member), Association International Critiques d'Art (elected).
Married Francina Sorabji, March 26, 1960. Children: Saskia, Dickon.