James Arroll
James Arroll was a Scottish painter. He is known for his landscapes and west coast scenes.
Life
His father was Robert Arroll, a gardener and nurseryman, from Rhu near Helensburgh, Scotland. It was noted in 1897 that 'Mr. Robert Arroll is one of the few remaining links with old Helensburgh. The grounds of many of the houses were laid out by Mr. Arroll, who had wonderful skill as a landscape gardener, and was noted in competitions for his beautiful models. Their family consisted of 4 sons and 6 daughters, there are 17 grandchildren.'His mother was Mary McCallum. She was the daughter of Parlane McCallum, a mason, and Mary McAuslan. Robert and Mary married on 21 October 1845.
One of their children was James Arroll. He was born on 20 March 1862 in Rhu, Helensburgh, Scotland.
In 1883 he stayed at North King Street, Helensburgh.
He married Marion Ure from Maryhill, Glasgow on 30 October 1894 at Rhu. Marion was the daughter of James Ure, a marine engineer, and Elizabeth Scott.
They had two sons James and John.
In 1898 to 1901 James Arroll stayed at 1 Glencairn Terrace, Garelochhead.
Art
In 1883 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: At Roseneath, Gareloch.In 1884 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: At Camstraddan, Loch Lomond.
In 1899 the auctioneers Robert McTear & Co. were auctioning his works at their saleroom at Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow.
In 1903 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: Fernbreck Glen.
In 1904 he exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy his work: Early Summer.
In 1906 he exhibited paintings at a local artist exhibition as an adjunct to the Helensburgh Flower Show.
Death
He died on his 74th birthday, 20 March 1936, at his home at 50 Townsend Road, Dumbarton. He died of arteriosclerosis and cerebral haemorrhage.Works
Landscape with a Loch is at Paisley Museum and Art Gallery.The River Spey at Glenshee and Rocky Shore at Sunset has been to auction.