James Saxon (1772–1828)

• Was an English portrait painter.
• Born in Manchester, he was son of John Saxon.

• He entered Manchester grammar school in January 1783. 

• In 1797, he was in practice as a portrait-painter at 4 York Street, Manchester.

• Shortly afterwards, he moved to London. 

• He visited Scotland in 1805.

• Saxon later went to St. Petersburg, where he practised successfully for several years.

• On his return, he spent a short time in Glasgow, when he painted a portrait of David Hamilton the architect.

• He finally settled again in London, where he died.

• He exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1795 and 1796, and a total of 17 portraits by 1817.

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