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James Ballantine
James Ballantine (11 June 1806 – 18 December 1877) was a Scottish artist and author, known for his stained-glass windows and poetry.
James Ballantine was born on 11 June 1806 in West Port, Edinburgh. His father was a brewer who died when he was 10. He received little education and what he did know came from his mother or being self-taught. In his early teens he was apprenticed to a house painter in Edinburgh.
Aged 20 he went to the University of Edinburgh.
After graduating, Ballantine turned his attention to the art of painting on glass. He quickly achieved high eminence in his field with his business Ballantine and Allan, and got the contract for painting the windows of the House of Lords through a public competition.
His 1845 book A treatise of Stained Glass became a standard work.
His son, Alexander (1841–1906), later joined his stained-glass window business.
His works of stained glass included:
Ballantine started writing poetry at a young age and through the popular Gaberlunzie's Wallet (1842) became an established writer. He wrote poetry books and also a collection of his songs.
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James Ballantine
James Ballantine (11 June 1806 – 18 December 1877) was a Scottish artist and author, known for his stained-glass windows and poetry.
James Ballantine was born on 11 June 1806 in West Port, Edinburgh. His father was a brewer who died when he was 10. He received little education and what he did know came from his mother or being self-taught. In his early teens he was apprenticed to a house painter in Edinburgh.
Aged 20 he went to the University of Edinburgh.
After graduating, Ballantine turned his attention to the art of painting on glass. He quickly achieved high eminence in his field with his business Ballantine and Allan, and got the contract for painting the windows of the House of Lords through a public competition.
His 1845 book A treatise of Stained Glass became a standard work.
His son, Alexander (1841–1906), later joined his stained-glass window business.
His works of stained glass included:
Ballantine started writing poetry at a young age and through the popular Gaberlunzie's Wallet (1842) became an established writer. He wrote poetry books and also a collection of his songs.