Sir Henry Raeburn
David Deuchar (1743-1808)
About this artwork
Raeburn’s portrait of David Deuchar (1743 – 1808) and his reciprocal sketch of Henry Raeburn as a Youth remained with Deuchar’s descendants until they were purchased by the National Galleries of Scotland in 1931. The two portraits were displayed by the family in a double hinged frame. Painted by Raeburn at the age of 17, this portrait is thought to be the earliest surviving work by the artist.
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artist:Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823) Scottish
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title:David Deuchar (1743-1808)
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date created:About 1773
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materials:Watercolour on paper
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measurements:Framed 11 x 9.50 x 2
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credit line:Purchased with a contribution from Melville Gray 1931
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accession number:NG 1762
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Sir Henry Raeburn
Sir Henry Raeburn
Originally apprenticed to a goldsmith, Henry Raeburn showed enormous artistic talent as a young man. In 1784 he moved to London where he met the important portrait painter Joshua Reynolds. He spent some time in Italy but returned to Edinburgh in 1787 where he began painting portraits of the rich,...
