John Bogle (artist) facts for kids
John Bogle (born around 1744 – died April 21, 1803) was a talented Scottish artist. He was famous for painting miniature portraits. These were small, detailed pictures, often painted on ivory or vellum.
A Young Artist's Journey
John Bogle was the son of a man also named John, who worked as an excise officer (someone who collected taxes on goods). Young John went to a special drawing school in Glasgow. This school was started in 1753 by two printers and booksellers, Robert and Andrew Foulis.
Moving to London
In 1769, John Bogle got married. Around this time, he started showing his miniature paintings at the Society of Artists in London. He was living in Edinburgh then. Later, he moved to London. From 1772 to 1794, he showed his art at the Royal Academy. One of these paintings was a self-portrait he made in 1772. During these years, his address was 1, Panton Square in London.
In June 1783, he painted a miniature of the famous writer Fanny Burney. In 1790, he even went with her to a big trial in Westminster Hall.
Return to Scotland
In 1800, John Bogle and his wife moved back to Scotland. He passed away in Edinburgh in 1803, when he was 59 years old.
