Fortie, John
1822 – 1902
Contrary to the entries for John Fortie snr and John Fortie jnr in Peter J M McEwan's The Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture, there was only ever a single John Fortie, artist in Edinburgh. His father was James Fortie a Gentleman's Servant. John's death certificate records him as Artist/ Drawing Master. He attended the RSA Life School between 1840-41 and 1850-51.
