Background
THOMSON, David Croal was born on October 24, 1855 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Grandson of David Croal of Caledonian Mercury.
THOMSON, David Croal was born on October 24, 1855 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Grandson of David Croal of Caledonian Mercury.
Edinburgh, where also studied drawing and painting. France, 1880, studying in the galleries and painting on the Seine.
Sub-editor Art Journal, 1881-1885. Editor 1892-1902; has examined public and private art collections in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Italy. Several times visited the United States and Canada.
Member of The Pilgrims. Life Associate Institute of Journalists. Foundation Member Franco-Scottish Society.
Honorary Secretary Artistic Copyright Society. Committee Member THOMSON 1884. The Barbizon School of Painters, illus., 1890.
Clubs: Royal Societies; Highgate Golf.