Allan Ramsay
Academic Drawing of a Nude Reclining Woman with her Right Arm Raised [Verso: A Similar Figure]
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About this artwork
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artist:Allan Ramsay (1713 - 1784) Scottish
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title:Academic Drawing of a Nude Reclining Woman with her Right Arm Raised [Verso: A Similar Figure]
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date created:Probably 1756
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materials:Red chalk with white heightening on grey paper
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measurements:26.50 x 40.30 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 2204
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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...
