William Quiller Orchardson [SEP] place of death
William Quiller Orchardson
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (Edinburgh 27 March 1832 – 13 April 1910 London) was a noted Scottish portraitist and painter of domestic and historical subjects who was knighted in June 1907, at the age of 75.
Early years.
Orchardson was born in Edinburgh, where his father was engaged in business. "Orchardson" is a variation of "Urquhartson," the name of a Highland sept settled on Loch Ness, from which the painter is descended.
At the age of fifteen, Orchardson
weeks after his 78th birthday, having been knighted less than three years previously.
There is a memorial which mentions William Quiller Orchardson within Margate Cemetery, Kent UK. Sadly now fallen over, the inscription reads:
In memory of William Quiller Orchardson (Knight) R.A., H.R.S.A, D.C.L, and Officer of the Legion of Honour. Born 27 March 1833, died 13 April 1910.
Ellen Orchardson his wife born 5 May 1853, died 13 May 1917.
Capt. Charles Moxon Quiller Orchardson born 24 December