Sir William Allan
A Study for 'The Murder of David Rizzio' (NG 1677)
About this artwork
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artist:Sir William Allan (1782 - 1850) Scottish
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title:A Study for 'The Murder of David Rizzio' (NG 1677)
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date created:Before 1833
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materials:Oil on panel
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measurements:41.30 x 70.20 cm; Framed: 48.40 x 77.30 x 3.30 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1979
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accession number:NG 2380
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Sir William Allan
Sir William Allan
Born in Edinburgh, Allan was apprenticed to a coach painter before studying at the Trustees' Academy in the city from 1799; David Wilkie was a fellow student and became a lifelong friend. Allan went to London in 1803 to continue his studies, possibly at the Royal Academy. In 1805 he went to Russia...
