Allan Ramsay
Allan Ramsay, 1684 - 1758. Poet. Father of the artist. Copy after the Painting by William Aikman
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artist:Allan Ramsay (1713 - 1784) Scottish
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title:Allan Ramsay, 1684 - 1758. Poet. Father of the artist. Copy after the Painting by William Aikman
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date created:About 1736
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materials:Black chalk heightened with white on blue paper
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measurements:35.10 x 31.10 cm
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credit line:Lady Murray of Henderland Gift 1860 as a memorial of her husband, Lord Murray of Henderland
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accession number:D 2013
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Allan Ramsay
Allan Ramsay
Ramsay, named after his father who was a poet, was internationally renowned for his outstanding portraits. He attended the new Academy of Saint Luke in Edinburgh and then continued his artistic education in Italy. He visited Rome, studying at the French Academy and Naples. British residents...
