Allan Ramsay (painter)

Self-portrait by Allan Ramsay, around 1737–39

Allan Ramsay (born October 13, 1713 in Edinburgh , † August 10, 1784 in Dover ) was a Scottish portrait painter . He is the eldest son of the writer Allan Ramsay .

Life

Ramsay first learned from the Swedish painter Hans Huyssing in London and then worked for three years in Rome . On his return he first worked in Edinburgh. In 1757 he painted a portrait of the then Prince of Wales , later George III. , whereby he became increasingly known as a portrait painter in aristocratic circles. In 1762 he moved to London and in 1767 became court painter to George III, who had ruled since 1760. appointed.

Ramsay was stressed by his work as a court painter. It ensured him a regular income, but left him little time for anything other than portraits. He was also barely able to develop his style as a painter. In order to be able to do the work that came up, he resorted to the help of assistants.

Ramsay's career ended when he injured his right arm in an accident in 1773.

Works (selection)

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  Self-portrait , around 1756

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  Portrait of his wife Margaret

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  Lady Mary Coke

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  Portrait of King George III of Great Britain

literature

• Ramsay, Allan . [painter] . In: Encyclopædia Britannica . 11th edition. tape 22 : Poll - Reeves . London 1911, p. 878 (English, full text [ Wikisource ]).

Web links

Commons : Allan Ramsay  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Works by Allan Ramsay (painter) at Zeno.org .