Albert Sorby Buxton Explained

Albert Sorby Buxton (1867–1932) was an English painter from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. He was also a local historian, the town's antiquarian.^[1]

Sorby gave a collection of watercolours to Mansfied's art gallery.^[1] They captured the town of Mansfield at the turn of the 19th century and can be seen on permanent display at the Mansfield Museum.

References

• Mansfield Museum http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum/index.htm
• Our Mansfield and Area http://www.ourmansfieldandarea.org.uk/page_id__26_path__0p4p29p.aspx

Notes and References

1. Book: H. L. Mallalieu . The Dictionary of British Watercolour Artists up to 1920. 1986. Antique Collectors' Club. 1-85149-025-6.