| Artist Name |
Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) |
| Title |
Portrait of a Lady in a Silver Dress |
| Description |
This superb Scottish 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish portrait painter Allan Ramsey. Painted circa 1780 it is a three quarter length portrait of a young woman in a landscape with flowers in a basket. She is dressed in a shimmering silver dress with a peacock blue shawl and is gazing at the artist and viewer. A really lovely painting with tremendous detail and use of light. |
| Provenance |
Scottish Collection. |
| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
25 x 30 inches |
| Frame |
Housed its original 18th century carved ornate gilt frame, 38 inches by 33 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition |
Good condition. |
| Biography |
Allan Ramsay (1713-1784) was a Scottish portrait-painter. Ramsay, named after his father who was a poet, was internationally renowned for his outstanding portraits. He attended the new Academy of St Luke in Edinburgh and then continued his artistic education in Italy. He visited Rome, studying at the French Academy and Naples. British residents commissioned many portraits from him and as soon as he returned to London he established a successful studio. He also returned to Edinburgh regularly. King George III appointed him King's painter. As a gifted conversationalist and writer of essays, Ramsay pursued his scholarly interests when injury to his right arm in 1773 ended his painting career.
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| Price |
SOLD
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