“S” is for Scarborough, William Harrison (1812-1871). Painter. Born in Tennessee, Scarborough moved to Charleston in 1836. He spent the early years of his career as an itinerant, advertising in local newspapers and often staying with his clients while he painted their portraits. In 1836 he was in Cheraw and from 1839 to 1846 he was in Darlington. In 1846 he made Columbia his permanent home, and where he aspired to establish an art gallery. He spent summers in Caesars Head and regular trips to New York for art supplies. As an antebellum portraitist Scarborough achieved considerable success. The majority of his portraits were oil on canvas and followed the artistic conventions of the day. He also painted a few landscapes. Examples of William Harrison Scarborough’s works can be found in museums around South Carolina.
“S” is for Scarborough, William Harrison (1812-1871)
