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 Sir William Allan
pencil and chalk, 1831
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by Sir William Allan
oil on board, 1831
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John Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots
by John Burnet, after Sir William Allan
line engraving, early to mid 19th century
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by Henry Meyer, after Sir William Allan
mezzotint, early 19th century
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by J.S. Dickson, probably after Sir William Allan
stipple engraving, published 1813
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Charles Mackay as Bailie Nicol Jarvie in Walter Scott's 'Rob Roy'
by John Horsburgh, printed by McQueen (Macqueen), published by Robert Hamilton, published by Hurst, Robinson & Co, after Sir William Allan
hand-coloured line engraving, published 1825-1826
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by John Burnet, printed by R. Lloyd, published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, after Sir William Allan
line engraving, published 25 March 1835 (1831)
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by John Burnet, published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, sold by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after Sir William Allan
line engraving, published 25 March 1835 (1831)
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Fictitious portrait of Robert Burns
by John Burnet, after Sir William Allan
line engraving, circa 1838
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