Alexander Scott (painter)

The Fine Art Society, London, exhibited Alexander Scott's painting and sketches of India and Kashmir in 1889, and also posthumously in 1932.

In 1914 Scott began corresponding with the director of the University Museum in Philadelphia, USA, George Byron Gordon.

After some initial correspondence and meetings with Gordon in 1914, Scott requested to be given an official title to help him in acquiring objects during his next trip to India.

[citation needed] He discussed potential finds with Dr Gordon throughout his travels, and often sent photographs and descriptions before making purchases.

This happened on occasions where Dr Gordon did not reply to Scott in a timely manner about whether or not to make the purchase in his letters.

Scott spent time in Gandhara country, Sanchi, Bhopal and visited the ancient city of Mattra, among other various locations.