Biography
Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798) — Scottish neoclassical history painter, trader in sculptures and paintings (1723–1798).
Gavin Hamilton worked as painter, art dealer, art historian, archaeologist and anthropologist and is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Their documented life spans the years 1723 to 1798, born in Lanarkshire, died in Rome. Their work is linked to Neoclassicism.
| Disciplines | painter, art dealer, art historian, archaeologist, anthropologist |
|---|---|
| Born | 1723, Lanarkshire |
| Died | 1798, Rome |
| Nationality | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Movement | Neoclassicism |
Works
- Venus Presenting Helen to Paris
- Douglas Hamilton, 8th Duke of Hamilton and 5th Duke of Brandon, 1756 - 1799 (with Dr John Moore, 1730 - 1802, and Sir John Moore, 1761 - 1809, as a young boy)
- Venus ushering Helen to Paris
- Andromache Bewailing the Death of Hector
- James Dawkins and Robert Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra
- Cleopatra
- Thomas Keymer of Kidwelly (1722-1784) ), à la chinoise
- Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and later Duchess of Argyll, 1733 - 1790
- The Death of Lucretia
- Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
- William Hamilton of Bangour, 1704 - 1754. Poet
- Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Body of Hector
- Andromache Mourning the Death of Hector
- Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton (later Duchess of Argyll), 1733 - 1790. Famous beauty
- Agrippina Landing at Brindisium with the Ashes of Germanicus
