Background
FORBES, John Colin was born on January 3, 1846 in Toronto. Son of late Duncan Forbes, Doune, Perth.
FORBES, John Colin was born on January 3, 1846 in Toronto. Son of late Duncan Forbes, Doune, Perth.
Studied at University College College, Toronto. Resident Advisor, and South Kensington Museum.
Works: Mr. Gladstone; Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman; King Edward VII.; Queen Alexandra (Canadian House of Parliament); Earl of Dufterin; Sir J. Macdonald, et ceteraPrincipal. R.C.A., Canadian artist.
Club: Salmagundi.
Spouse 1888, Laura Gertrude,daughter of George M. Holbrooke, Ottawa.