Sir Francis Grant, 1803 - 1878. Artist
About this artwork
Sir Francis Grant (1803 – 1878) was born in Edinburgh into a wealthy Perthshire family. He initially trained for the legal profession but, at the age of 24, his passion for the arts led him to give up law to become a painter. He was largely self-taught, and learnt his painting technique from studying the works of the Old Masters. This charming sketch by the father of his close friend, Edwin Landseer, shows Grant at work in his studio. He appears refined and charismatic.
Updated before 2020
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artist:John Landseer (1763/9 - 1852) English
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title:Sir Francis Grant, 1803 - 1878. Artist
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Pencil on paper
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measurements:17.20 x 11.90 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1988
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accession number:PG 2732
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John Landseer
John Landseer
John Landseer was one of the most important English engravers of his time. In his series of lectures at the Royal Academy, he campaigend for engraving to be recognised as an art in its own right. His largest series of engravings was 'Twenty Views of the South of Scotland' after James Moore. Four of...