George Wright

George Wright 1851-1916 (Scottish) was born in Annan in 1851, on leaving school he was apprenticed to John Clemenson a local painter, decorator and sign writer.George Wright showed early ability as a landscape painter and in spite of his humble origins was able to travel abroad, being inspired by visits to Italy, Constantinople and the Norwegian Fjords.  His works were exhibited at the Royal Glasgow Institute and the Royal Scottish Academy.