Sir William Allan
(1782-1850), Painter and engraver; President of the Royal Scottish AcademySitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 9 portraits
Sir William Allan was educated at the Drawing Academy of Edinburgh and completed his training in London. He spent the years 1805-14 travelling in Russia, where he painted for the Russian nobility. On his return home, he set up a studio in Edinburgh, specialising in historical paintings. In 1835 Allan was elected to the Royal Academy in London. He served as President of the Royal Scottish Academy from 1838.
by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype, 1843-1848
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by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype, 1843-1848
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by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype, 1844
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by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype on card mount, circa 1844
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after David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
carbon print, 1844; published 1928
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by William Nicholson
etching, 1819
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