Sir William Allan
[Compositional Sketch for] The Regent Murray shot by Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh
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About this artwork
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artist:Sir William Allan (1782 - 1850) Scottish
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title:[Compositional Sketch for] The Regent Murray shot by Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh
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date created:Before 1824
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materials:Oil on oak panel
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measurements:27.30 x 45.90 cm; Framed: 48.00 x 67.00 x 6.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1999
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accession number:NG 2713
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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...
