Colin McAlpin (1870–1942)

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Colin McAlpin was a local musician born 9th April 1870, 67 Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, son of Mr J. W. McAlpin. He published his first composition in 1885 before being admitted to the Royal Academy of Music the following year. He was a composer of songs and was an accomplished organist. He died May 13th 1942 in Dorking, Surrey.

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Leicester

Title

Colin McAlpin (1870–1942)

Date

1907

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 58.4 x W 48.3 cm

Accession number

L.F65.1968.0.0

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs F. McAlpin, 1968

Work type

Painting

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