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The Mackay School, a Chilean school located in Reñaca, Region of Valparaiso, Chile. Of Scottish origin; it was founded in 1857 by Scottish immigrants. It is considered one of the best academic institutions in the Valparaiso region. Currently it only educates male students.
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People by school in Chile. Subcategories. This category has the following 15 subcategories, out of 15 total. ... The Mackay School alumni (3 P) V. Colegio del Verbo ...
He studied at The Mackay School, where his art teacher was the British painter, Thomas Somerscales, who stressed the importance of painting landscapes en plein aire. Later, he studied at the Academy of Painting (Santiago, Chile), under the direction of Alfredo Valenzuela Puelma, whose teaching tended more toward Academicism.
Edwards Bello was born in Valparaíso, one of the most important ports in Chile. His family, the Edwards, is still one of the most influential in the country. Joaquín studied at The Mackay School and later at the Liceo Eduardo de la Barra. To complete his education, his family decided in 1904 to send him to Europe.
Chile portal; Schools portal; Pages in category "Private schools in Chile" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. ... The Mackay School
The Mackay School, in Viña del Mar is an example of a school set up by Scottish Chileans. The Scottish and other British Chileans are primarily found in higher education as well in economic management and the country's cultural life. [citation needed]
He settled in Chile and from 1874 teaching at The Mackay School in Valparaíso he started working as a professional painter. [2] By 1893 (when he had returned to Britain) he was still being referred to in England as a "little known artist" but had gained some praise.