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Allan Ramsay Collection

Allan Ramsay, a renowned Scottish artist, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional talent and diverse range of works

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: George III of England, 1765-1766. Creator: Allan Ramsay

George III of England, 1765-1766. Creator: Allan Ramsay
George III of England, 1765-1766

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: George III, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

George III, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
George III, (c1911). King George III of Great Britain and of Ireland. From a painting by Allan Ramsay. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Edinburgh: Allan Ramsay's shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Edinburgh: Allan Ramsay's shop, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: Allan Ramsay's shop, 1864. A '...building which deserves our notice is the old wooden-fronted house at the head of Halkerstoun's Wynd

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: 7177139

7177139

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay (engraving)

Allan Ramsay (engraving)
816446 Allan Ramsay (engraving) by Aikman, William (1682-1731) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allan Ramsay (1686-1758)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)

Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving)
1611228 Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay (colour litho)

Allan Ramsay (colour litho)
2798035 Allan Ramsay (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allan Ramsay. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Peeblesshire: Habbies How, Peggys Pool and Carlops Hill (ink & w / c on paper)

Peeblesshire: Habbies How, Peggys Pool and Carlops Hill (ink & w / c on paper)
3120562 Peeblesshire: Habbies How, Peggys Pool and Carlops Hill (ink & w/c on paper) by Stevenson, James (late 18th- early 19th century); 33x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Matthew Prior, Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, Allan Ramsay, Jonathan Swift (engraving)

Matthew Prior, Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, Allan Ramsay, Jonathan Swift (engraving)
960790 Matthew Prior, Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, Allan Ramsay, Jonathan Swift (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Prior, Alexander Pope)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Marble Statue of Allan Ramsay, at Edinburgh, by John Steell, RSA (engraving)

Marble Statue of Allan Ramsay, at Edinburgh, by John Steell, RSA (engraving)
1610225 Marble Statue of Allan Ramsay, at Edinburgh, by John Steell, RSA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble Statue of Allan Ramsay, at Edinburgh)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Some Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh (engraving)

Some Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh (engraving)
1605836 Some Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Literary Landmarks of Edinburgh)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Roger and Jenny (engraving)

Roger and Jenny (engraving)
1617946 Roger and Jenny (engraving) by Johnston, Alexander (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger and Jenny. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 February 1849)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay (engraving)

Allan Ramsay (engraving)
3650099 Allan Ramsay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allan Ramsay. Illustration for Lives of Illustrious and Distinguished Scotsmen by Robert Chambers)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Portrait of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1750-64. Creator: Allan Ramsay

Portrait of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1750-64. Creator: Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1750-64

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Portrait of Mrs Mary Martin, 1761. Creator: Allan Ramsay

Portrait of Mrs Mary Martin, 1761. Creator: Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Mrs Mary Martin, 1761

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Portrait of Sir William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, 1750-64. Creator: Allan Ramsay

Portrait of Sir William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, 1750-64. Creator: Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Sir William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, 1750-64

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Creator: Allan Ramsay

Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Creator: Allan Ramsay
Flora MacDonald, c1749, (1946). Portrait of Scottish patriot Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) who helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Jean Jacques Rousseau, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Jean Jacques Rousseau, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jean Jacques Rousseau, (1933). Portrait of Swiss philosopher, writer, and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). After a portrait by Allan Ramsay

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of George III, 1761-1762, (1919)

Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen Consort of George III, 1761-1762, (1919). After a painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: George III, 1935

George III, 1935. George III (1738-1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Charlotte of Mecklenburg, 1935

Charlotte of Mecklenburg, 1935. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818) was a British queen consort and wife of King George III

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: King George III, c1761-1762. Artist: Allan Ramsay

King George III, c1761-1762. Artist: Allan Ramsay
King George III, c1761-1762. George III (1738-1820), King of England. The portrait is part of the Royal Collection, Buckingham Palace, London

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: General Doyle, c1860, (1909). Artist: William Say

General Doyle, c1860, (1909). Artist: William Say
General Doyle, c1850, (1909). After Allan Ramsay (1713-1784). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: King George III, c1761-62, (1911). Artists: Unknown, Allan Ramsay

King George III, c1761-62, (1911). Artists: Unknown, Allan Ramsay
King George III, c1761-62, (1911). George III (1738-1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Portrait of Jane Hale, Mrs Madan, 1746. Artist: Allan Ramsay

Portrait of Jane Hale, Mrs Madan, 1746. Artist: Allan Ramsay
Portrait of Jane Hale, Mrs Madan, 1746. From The Connoisseur Volume XC. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: The Painters Wife, 1760. Artist: Allan Ramsay

The Painters Wife, 1760. Artist: Allan Ramsay
The Painters Wife, 1760. Margaret Lindsay of Evelick (1726-1782). Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh. From The Connoisseur Volume XXV. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay, 1776, (1923). Artist: Allan Ramsay

Allan Ramsay, 1776, (1923). Artist: Allan Ramsay
Allan Ramsay, 1776. From The Connoisseur Vol LXV [Otto Limited, London, 1923.]

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Lady Mackintosh, (1723-1787), Jacobite of the Clan Farquharson, 1910

Lady Mackintosh, (1723-1787), Jacobite of the Clan Farquharson, 1910
Anne Farquharson, Lady Mackintosh (1723-1787). Lady Mackintoshs father was John Farquharson a staunch Jacobite of Invercauld, chief of the Clan Farquharson

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher, economist and historian, (1845). Artist: W Holl

David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher, economist and historian, (1845). Artist: W Holl
David Hume, 18th century Scottish philosopher, economist and historian, (1845). Humes (1711-1776) most important work was A Treatise on Human Nature (1739)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: A letter from Allan Ramsay to John Gay, 18th century (1840)

A letter from Allan Ramsay to John Gay, 18th century (1840). The letter outlines part of a poetical epistle. From Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: George III of the United Kingdom, (19th century). Artist: W Ridgway

George III of the United Kingdom, (19th century). Artist: W Ridgway
George III of the United Kingdom, (19th century). Portrait of King George III, (Mad King George, 1738-1820), who ruled Britain from 1760 until his son (the future King George IV) became Regent in 1811

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William Howson

Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William Howson
Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, (1870). An engraving of Ramsay (1686-1758) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, 1870)

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian and economist, 1837

David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian and economist, 1837. Portrait made in the 19th century after an 18th century original

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Edward Boscawen, 1711- 1761. British Admiral and member of parliament

Edward Boscawen, 1711- 1761. British Admiral and member of parliament. After an 18th century work by Allan Ramsay

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: George III (1738-1820)

George III (1738-1820)
Artist: Ramsay, Allan - Title: George III (1738-1820) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 236 x 143

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Half-Length Portrait Study Woman Wearing Cap

Half-Length Portrait Study Woman Wearing Cap
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Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Three-Quarters-Length Portrait Study Man Seated

Three-Quarters-Length Portrait Study Man Seated
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Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Bust-Length Portrait Study Young Woman Striped Shawl

Bust-Length Portrait Study Young Woman Striped Shawl
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Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Oval Bust-Length Portrait Study Young Man ca

Oval Bust-Length Portrait Study Young Man ca
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Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Half-Length Portrait Study Young Woman Long Hair

Half-Length Portrait Study Young Woman Long Hair
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Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Allan Ramsay (Scottish, 1713 - 1784), Hand Studies, black chalk heightened with white

Allan Ramsay (Scottish, 1713 - 1784), Hand Studies, black chalk heightened with white on blue laid paper

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Henry Bellenden, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Henry Bellenden, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Mary Adam signed and dated 1754, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Mary Adam signed and dated 1754, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Arabella Pershall, Lady Glenorchy Inscribed, lower left: Arabella | Pershall

Arabella Pershall, Lady Glenorchy Inscribed, lower left: Arabella | Pershall
Arabella Pershall, Lady Glenorchy Inscribed, lower left: " Arabella | Pershall Lady | Glenorchy Ano | 1740" ; upper left: " A. Ramsay pinx

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

Background imageAllan Ramsay Collection: Lady in a Pink Silk Dress Portrait of a woman An Unknown Woman in a Pink Dress, Allan

Lady in a Pink Silk Dress Portrait of a woman An Unknown Woman in a Pink Dress, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British



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Allan Ramsay, a renowned Scottish artist, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exceptional talent and diverse range of works. From engravings to oil paintings, Ramsay's artistic prowess knew no bounds. One notable engraving that showcases Ramsay's skill is the depiction of himself in intricate detail. The lines etched into the paper bring forth his features with remarkable precision, capturing his essence as an artist. In another masterpiece, Ramsay immortalized John Stuart Bute through an oil painting on canvas. The rich colors and textures breathe life into this portrait, revealing Bute's dignified presence and commanding aura. Ramsay also demonstrated his mastery in creating detailed engravings such as "Index Plan of the General View of Edinburgh. " This piece provides a glimpse into the architectural beauty of Edinburgh during Ramsay's time, showcasing his ability to capture intricate details with finesse. The versatility of Ramsay's talent is evident in his color lithograph titled "Allan Ramsay. " Here he explores a different medium to convey depth and vibrancy while maintaining his signature style. Not limited to engravings or lithographs alone, Ramsay ventured into watercolor paintings as well. One such example is "Peeblesshire: Habbies How, Peggys Pool and Carlops Hill, " where he expertly blends ink and watercolors on paper to depict the picturesque landscapes of Peeblesshire. Ramsay was not only skilled at capturing physical appearances but also excelled in portraying literary figures through engravings like "Matthew Prior, Alexander Pope, Joseph Addison, " among others. These illustrations serve as testaments to both their literary contributions and Ramsey’s ability to encapsulate their essence visually. His impact extended beyond mere depictions; it even led sculptor John Steell RSA to create a marble statue honoring him in Edinburgh. This engraved representation captures both Steell’s craftsmanship and Ramsay's significance in the art world.