William Aikman
Susanna Kennedy, Countess of Eglinton, 1689 - 1780. Third wife of the 9th Earl of Eglinton; patroness of letters
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artist:William Aikman (1682 - 1731) Scottish
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title:Susanna Kennedy, Countess of Eglinton, 1689 - 1780. Third wife of the 9th Earl of Eglinton; patroness of letters
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date created:After 1712
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:230.20 x 147.70 cm; Framed: 260.00 x 179.00 x 13.50 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1922
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accession number:PG 942
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
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William Aikman
William Aikman
The son and heir of an Angus laird, Aikman sold his estates to finance his training as a painter. He studied with Sir John de Medina in Edinburgh before travelling to London in 1704. In 1707 he left for Italy, where he may have worked with Carlo Maratta. He also visited Turkey. Aikman returned...
