When did Charles Rennie Mackintosh die?
What happened to Charles Rennie Mackintosh?
The Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh died of an advanced cancer of the tongue at the age of 60 in 1928. He was treated by radium which was a controversial method at that time.
What did Charles Rennie Macintosh invent?
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism.
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Known for | Architecture, Art, Design, Decorative Arts |
Why did Charles Rennie Mackintosh leave Glasgow?
Why did he leave Glasgow ? He resigned as a partner of Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh in 1913 after mounting tensions. It was a time of general economic difficulty in Glasgow, with many firms closing. He tried to set up his own office, but he could not attract any work.
Who invented the rain coat?
Charles Macintosh
mackintosh, waterproof outercoat or raincoat, named after a Scottish chemist, Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who invented the waterproof material that bears his name.