b. 12 September 1811. d. 22 November 1890. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Poet and painter, associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Born in Edinburgh.
Moved to London in 1837, where he became a close member of the Rossetti circle. Published
volumes of poetry include *The Year of the World* (1846), *Poems by a Painter* (1854),
and *Poems* (1875). Biographical information: *ODNB*. (SCM, AC)