Alexander Campbell of Grenada

Image credit: The Paxton Trust

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The sitter was close friends with Ninian Home, Governor of Grenada. Alexander Campbell was shot during the insurrection at Grenada.

Paxton House

Paxton

Title

Alexander Campbell of Grenada

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 34.5 x W 27 cm

Accession number

35P

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Mr Alexander Campbell of the Island of Grenada. He and Mr Ninian Home went out together in the same ship. Till then they had been unknown to each other. They afterwards became most intimate friends and lived almost together. Mr Campbell was shot during the insurrection at Grenada when Ninian Home - the Governor was also murdered.

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